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What to do when hives strike

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There is nothing more irritating to a man than a recurrent skin condition, such as hives. Hives are a kind of skin rash notable for raised, itchy bumps. Hives are mainly caused by allergic reactions to drugs such as penicillin, specific foods such as eggs, additives such as benzoate, contact with jewellery and inhaled allergens such as pollen. There are also many non-allergic causes.

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