Hives (urticaria) on the back and buttocks
These are hives (urticaria) with the typical slightly-raised red appearance, and are accompanied by itching. These are located on the buttocks. Hives can be generalized over the entire body or may be localized, and usually result from an allergic reaction.
Review Date:
4/12/2007
Reviewed By:
Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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