Hives and Hepatitis B?

Food Allergy

Food allergies are estimated to affect 4 to 6 percent of children and 4 percent of adults.

Skin Allergy

Learn about allergic skin reactions and what causes them.

Dust Allergy

People who have dust allergies are familiar with sneezing—but sneezing isn’t the only uncomfortable symptom.

Insect Sting Allergy

Stings from five insects - honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets and fire ants - are known to cause allergic reactions to the venom injected into the skin.

Pet Allergy

Pet allergies can contribute to constant allergy symptoms, such as causing your eyes to water, or causing you to start sneezing.

Eye Allergy

Learn about eye allergies, a condition that affects millions of Americans.

Drug Allergies

If you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.

Allergic Rhinitis

If you sneeze a lot, if your nose is often runny or stuffy, or if your eyes, mouth or skin often feels itchy, you may have allergic rhinitis.

Latex Allergy

Allergic reactions to latex may be serious and can very rarely be fatal. If you have latex allergy you should limit or avoid future exposure to latex products.

Mold Allergy

Molds live everywhere—on logs and on fallen leaves, and in moist places like bathrooms and kitchens.

Sinus Infection

Sinus infection is a major health problem. It afflicts 31 million people in the United States.

Cockroach Allergy

Some people develop allergy symptoms when they are around cockroaches.

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I have hives, and have been to an allergist, but haven't been able to determine a cause. I have Hepatitis B - could my hives be related to that?

Unfortunately, many patients who struggle with urticaria (or hives) are unable to discover a cause.

Urticaria has been reported in association with a wide variety of viral illnesses. It is certainly possible that your urticaria could be related to Hepatitis B infection. It is also possible that your urticaria is not related to Hepatitis B infection.

Acute urticaria has been observed in the early stages of Hepatitis A, B, and C infection. There is a 2012 case report published in the medical literature of a patient with chronic urticaria following an acute infection with Hepatitis A.

Your allergist can help with personalized recommendations and strategies for your evaluation and treatment.

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