10 Symptoms of Hives
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #3: Oval Shaped
The shape of a rash can also be instrumental in helping a doctor to reach a correct diagnosis. Many rashes will appear to take no particular shape but instead affect a general area of the skin. Others, though, can be far more distinct with clearly visible boundaries.
Hives tend to have boundaries that are clear to see and they also tend to take on a roughly oval shape. They can also sometimes be more elongated and almost worm-like. Hives will also tend to merge together, creating larger hives. In many cases, they will cover large areas of the surface of the skin.
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