What you need to know about Hives and Rosacea
Summer can bring a range of challenges for people with sensitive skin. Learn more about the symptoms, triggers and causes of hives and rosacea.
Understanding two common skin conditions and the factors that can trigger them
Whilst summer brings with it a whole host of health benefits, an increase in allergies, UV rays and heat can cause havoc with our skin - particularly for those who have pre-existing skin conditions.
Our derma experts have delved into two skin conditions that are more common than you think - Hives and Rosacea - and shared common signs, triggers and management techniques for each.
Hives
Whilst summer brings with it a whole host of health benefits, an increase in allergies, UV rays and heat can cause havoc with our skin - particularly for those who have pre-existing skin conditions.
Our derma experts have delved into two skin conditions that are more common than you think - Hives and Rosacea - and shared common signs, triggers and management techniques for each.
Hives are caused by an allergic reaction and appear as an itchy rash caused by tiny amounts of fluid that leak from blood vessels just under the skin surface.
A trigger causes cells in the skin to release chemicals such as histamine. This itchy rash is also known as urticaria or as nettle rash.
Hives are not contagious. However, some people develop hives when they have a contagious disease like strep throat or a common cold. If someone with hives has a contagious disease, you can catch the contagious disease — but not hives.
Disclaimer: all information in this article was correct at time of publishing.
