What rashes look like hives?

Skin Conditions That Share Symptoms With Chronic Hives

  • GettyImages. Symptoms of chronic hives.
  • Heat rash. Heat rash, also called miliaria or prickly heat, is characterized by raised, red bumps, which can be inflamed and itchy.
  • Contact dermatitis.
  • Rosacea.
  • Eczema.
  • Pityriasis rosea.
  • Urticarial vasculitis.
  • Angioedema.

What skin infections cause hives?

Infection-induced hives Both viral and bacterial infections can cause hives. Common bacterial infections causing hives include urinary tract infections and strep throat. Viruses that cause infectious mononucleosis, hepatitis, and colds often cause hives.

What can cause localized hives?

Causes of Localized Hives

  • Irritants. Hives just in one spot are usually due to skin contact with an irritant.
  • Plants. Many plants cause skin reactions.
  • Pollen.
  • Pet Saliva.
  • Food.
  • Insect Bite.
  • Bee Sting.
  • Localized hives are not caused by drugs, infections or swallowed foods.

What is screen dermatitis?

FEB: You created the name “screen dermatitis”, a clinical term to explain the cutaneous damage developed in the late 1970’s when office workers, first mostly women, began to be placed in front of computer monitors. Many of them became ill and developed cutaneous and neurological problems.

Can I be allergic to my computer?

A Stockholm University study found that a flame retardant used in most computer monitors can trigger allergic reactions. After testing 18 popular monitors, researchers found that 10 emitted levels of the allergen TPP that were high enough to cause headaches, itchy skin and nasal congestion.

What is keyboard rash?

These rashes are caused by the way in which a particular person uses the computer and mouse. Some people may develop a thickened, perhaps slightly pigmented rash where their arm or hand rubs against the keyboard, the mouse pad or even the edge of the desk. This is often not painful at all.