A skin condition with itching and raised bumps is most commonly Urticaria (often called hives).
🩺 What it looks like
- Raised, red or skin-colored welts
- Very itchy
- Can appear anywhere on the body
- Often change shape or move around within hours
⚡ Common causes
- Allergic reactions (foods, medicines, insect stings)
- Infections
- Heat, cold, or pressure on the skin
- Stress
⏱️ Duration
- Acute: lasts a few hours to days
- Chronic: comes and goes for weeks or longer
🧴 What helps
- Antihistamines (like Cetirizine or Loratadine)
- Cool compresses
- Avoiding known triggers
🚨 When to seek urgent help
- Swelling of lips, tongue, or throat
- Difficulty breathing
- Dizziness
These could signal a severe allergic reaction (**Anaphylaxis), which needs immediate medical care.
⚠️ Other possible conditions (less common)
- Contact Dermatitis (reaction to soaps, plants, etc.)
- Eczema (chronic dry, itchy skin)
- Scabies (intense itching, especially at night)
