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Allergic skin reactions


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Picture of hives from an allergic skin reaction

An allergic reaction to medicine can cause hives. They appear as raised, red, itchy bumps (wheals) of different shapes and sizes, with defined red margins and pale centers. Hives may appear and then disappear at random and seem to move from place to place on the skin.

Picture of areas affected by an allergic skin reaction to medicine

An allergic reaction to medicine can cause a rash that looks like measles. See the picture above for the areas most commonly affected by the rash.


Last Updated: July 24, 2007
Medical Review:
Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine

Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology


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