Overview
These are hives (urticaria) with the typical slightly-raised red appearance, and are accompanied by itching. These are located on the buttocks. Hives can be generalized over the entire body or may be localized, and usually result from an allergic reaction.
Review Date 4/14/2021
Updated by: Elika Hoss, MD, Senior Associate Consultant, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.