Viral hives are caused by the immune system’s reaction to a virus, leading to the release of histamines and the development of itchy or painful welts on the body. Treatment may involve antihistamines or corticosteroids.
Viral hives are bumps or bruises that develop on a person’s body from a virus. They are usually itchy or painful and can last from a few minutes to a few weeks. Some people even develop chronic hives that last for months at a time. Hives are usually caused by the body’s reaction to an allergen or irritant. Sometimes, however, they develop when the immune system reacts to a virus and stimulates the body to release chemicals called histamines.
The symptoms of viral urticaria are the same as the symptoms of urticaria caused by allergens. In most cases, a person with hives will have raised welts that develop on various parts of their body. The welts can be of different sizes and are often described as red or white in color. A person may have hives that cover nearly every part of their body or just part of it. Interestingly, some people have even reported developing hives in their mouths.
When a person has viral hives, they may notice that they come and go. For example, a beehive or group of beehives may appear to disappear for a while. Soon after this happens, however, new hives can develop. Hives are also often accompanied by severe itching, and some people even report hurting or burning. However, pain caused by hives is less likely to develop than itching.
An individual develops viral hives related to some type of virus. For example, a person with mononucleosis, influenza, or cytomegalovirus can develop them. An individual can also develop them in relation to viruses such as herpes, Epstein-Barr virus and hepatitis. In addition, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), can also cause hives in some cases.
The development of viral hives is typically caused by the body’s reaction to a viral invader. In the case of viral urticaria, a person’s immune system kicks in to fight the virus. As part of this process, the immune system causes the release of a chemical called histamine which, in turn, leads to hives.
Treatment for viral hives may include treatment for the underlying viral condition and medications that temporarily clear the hives. In most cases, doctors recommend antihistamines to treat hives, and over-the-counter varieties often prove effective. Sometimes, however, medications called corticosteroids, which are steroid hormones, are also prescribed.
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