When your skin is red, itchy, and irritated, it could be a rash or it might be hives. We spoke with experts to learn how to ...

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Skin reactions can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly. Many people struggle to tell the difference between hives and a rash, but knowing the cause is the first step toward relief.

The cause of rashes can vary, spanning allergic reactions, infections, autoimmune diseases and environmental irritants.

PUPPP stands for pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. Also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), it is one of the most common types of rash you can get during pregnancy.