To make this complex skin problem easily understandable, let me describe it by name idiopathic hives. Hives is a skin disease characterized by the presence of red or pale white wheals, that cause itching, on any part of the skin. Idiopathic means without any known reason.

If you or any of your family members have a skin rash with colorful and itchy wheals on any part of skin it might be idiopathic hives. It is an annoying, painful and demoralizing condition. You can try certain home remedies, but if they do not work you should consult a doctor.

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