Winter is Hives Season!!!

Think that hives aren't a seasonal phenomenon? Think again. I've practiced allergy/immunology for nearly 13 years, and I always seen an increase in the cases of hives in the winter months. This is due to the increase in viral infections, which is the most common reason for hives, especially in young children. Even though most people would believe that hives are due to some type of allergy -- in fact most cases aren't caused by an allergy, but simply a viral infection. 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Winter is Hives Season!!! Think that hives aren't a seasonal phenomenon? Think again. I've practiced allergy/immunology for nearly 13 years, and I always seen an increase in the cases of hives in the winter months. This is due to the increase in viral infections, which is the most common reason for hives, especially in young children. Even though most people would believe that hives are due to some type of allergy -- in fact most cases aren't caused by an allergy, but simply a viral infection.  Daniel More, MD Allergies Expert Causes of Hives Almost every patient with hives that I see in my clinic is concerned that an allergy is triggering their symptoms. Most think that a certain food is the cause of their hives; others think that a change in a soap or detergent is the culprit. Before they see me, these people have tried to avoid these suspected triggers, yet the hives usually persist. What are the common causes of hives? You might be surprised to hear that while allergies may be the problem, other causes are more common. And in a majority of cases, what triggers hives that last for less than 6 weeks (acute) is different than what causes hives that last longer (chronic). READ NOW Best Medicines for Hives In my allergy clinic, I see people every day who suffer from hives. Some people have had symptoms for a few days; others have had symptoms for decades, and yet, each and every one of them is extremely bothered by their symptoms. Through a proper evaluation and treatment plan, almost all people who suffer from hives can achieve good control of their symptoms, but may not be able to be cured. READ NOW Does Stress Cause Hives? Hives can certainly be caused or worsened by significant stress in a person’s life. In fact, stress is one of the most common causes of acute hives (symptoms lasting less than 6 weeks), along with infectious causes and allergies. Stress has also been known to worsen chronic hives (symptoms lasting more than 6 weeks), even when the chronic hives are primarily due to another cause. READ NOW Featured Articles • How to Ruin a Healthy Salad • The 10 Worst Salad Ingredients for Weight Loss • What to Do When Your Toddler Won't Eat • Learn the 7 Secrets of Skinny Runners • Where to Get Weight Loss Help If You're Overweight • The Best Salad Ingredients for Weight Loss • Healthy Foods for Both Low-Carb and Low-Fat Diets • The Top 6 Signs You May Have an Ulcer Advertisement About Allergies  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Allergies newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.