Skin reactions to medicine

Trunk of woman's body covered in hives, with close-up of hives

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.

ByHealthwise Staff

Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical ReviewerRohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology

Current as ofSeptember 29, 2016

Current as of: September 29, 2016

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Rohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology