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Allergic Reaction Hives Child. Less than 10 are an. There are many causes of hives in children including but not limited to food allergies pollen animal or pet fur bug bites and stings sun heat cold fever infections illness medications and even using certain soaps in the bathtub and detergents when washing your childs clothes. Hives appear as red bumps or welts soon after coming in contact with an allergen and are a severe allergic reaction. Hives generally appear if your child has come into contact with an allergen an infection a bug bite or a bee.
Some children with allergies seemingly outgrow them and adults can develop them almost out of nowhere. Theyre usually very itchy. If youre not sure its hives Look at other rashes in babies and children. Hives are a common symptom of an allergic reaction but they can also be caused by viral infections. You may not find out whats causing your babys hives. Food allergies most commonly an allergy to citrus fruits will cause hives.
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Wash your childs skin and offer ice cubes or a cold pack to ease itching. The hives should subside within a few hours. Hives generally appear if your child has come into contact with an allergen an infection a bug bite or a bee. It can happen to anyone at any time. In response to an allergen immune cells release a protein called histamine causing blood vessel leakage. Hives are mostly an allergic reaction however what substances causing an allergy to an infant or a child that varies from case to case.