Big Red Hives On Legs
Hives tend to fade within 24 hours although they may be noticeable for several days or longer.
Big red hives on legs. Hives can be triggered by many situations and substances including certain foods and. The rash can also be raised spots. My mum has a red blotchy rash all over her body especially her legs.
These lesions will usually go away after a day and tend to stay in the same spot. Hives may be itchy or you might feel them burning or stinging. The texture of a leg rash can be flat raised bumpy or scaly and include flaking off or peeling of skin cells.
Hives also known as urticaria ur-tih-KAR-e-uh is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts that range in size from small spots to large blotches. Read below for more information on lower leg rashes and treatment options. Some are small and some arebig covering her elbows.
In the more extreme cases of acute urticaria hive welts can last up to several weeks. Swollen legs and ankles along with red blotchy skin can occur for a variety of reasons but several may require examination and treatment. Corey Clay answered Allergy and Immunology 10 years experience.
Cellulitis can also cause a red rash on the upper thigh. A skin rash on one lower leg can appear red blotchy or have a dry and scaly texture. They started on my legs and I had them only on my legs for 3 weeks then they moved to my arms feet and hands.
My swollen red round itchy hives look just like jamie935s picture. Each one characteristically lasts no longer than six to 12 hours. Their color can be whitish or red with a red inflamed area surrounding the welt.
