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Urticaria (from the Latin urtica nettle from urere to burn) commonly referred to as hives is a kind of skin rash notable for pale red raised itchy bumps. Hives might also cause a burning or stinging sensation. Hives are frequently caused by allergic reactions; however there are many nonallergic causes. Most cases of hives lasting less than six weeks (acute urticaria) are the result of an allergic trigger.
