nettle rash
Itchy allergic bumps
Nettle rash is a skin condition marked by raised, itchy welts—so named because the irritation resembles what you'd get from brushing against stinging nettles.
The medical term is urticaria.
Causes range from allergic reactions to stress to unknown triggers: The strawberries gave her nettle rash.
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- itchUrge to scratch
- itchy skinEpidermis causing scratch reflex
- weltsRaised skin from impact
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