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 4/16/2019
Updated by: Michael Lehrer, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.