Infections and Diseases There are certain infections and diseases for which urticaria is common. This is especially true for young children in whom 80 percent of hives are caused by a viral infection.
Acute urticaria (hives) is a common skin condition that affects up to 20% of people at some point in their lives. It can transition into chronic urticaria for up to 8% of the population. Hives tend to ...
Repeat skin infections that may be caused by scratching Sometimes, hives can appear without a known trigger. If your child has them, they may also get another kind of swelling called angioedema.