Raised, red, itchy welts that appear suddenly on the skin, lasting either under six weeks or much longer.
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What it is
Raised, red, itchy welts that appear suddenly on the skin, lasting either under six weeks or much longer.
Notice
What you may notice
Raised red welts, itching, burning or facial swelling.
Context
Who it can affect
People with sudden or recurrent itchy welts.
A conversation with the doctor
What may help
Trigger review and treatment may reduce symptoms; causes and response vary.
Your doctor may look for triggers and discuss symptom control. Severe reactions need urgent care; response varies.
Before you come
What you can do
- Note foods, medicines or other triggers.
- Use cool compresses if comfortable.
- Get urgent help for breathing or throat swelling.
Reviewed by Dr. D. A. Satish · review date to be confirmedUnder clinical review