Hives are red, itchy welts appearing suddenly on the skin due to allergies or triggers. Telehealth providers can diagnose and prescribe treatment quickly, often within 24 hours, offering safe, effective care from your home.

What Are Hives & How Can Telehealth Help?

Understanding Hives: Symptoms and Causes

Hives, or urticaria, are raised, red, itchy welts that can appear suddenly on the skin. They often result from allergic reactions to foods, medications, insect stings, or environmental factors. Hives may also be triggered by stress or infections.

Common symptoms include swelling, itching, and the appearance of transient bumps that can vary in size and shape. They can come and go within hours or persist for days, and may be accompanied by other allergy symptoms.

Diagnosing Hives Remotely: The Role of Telehealth

Telehealth enables licensed healthcare providers to assess your condition through virtual consultations. During your appointment, they review your medical history, examine the skin via video, and decide if testing or medication is necessary. This approach ensures quick access to expert care without leaving home.

Accurate diagnosis relies on detailed symptom descriptions and visual assessment, making telehealth a convenient and effective option for managing hives promptly.

Effective Treatment Options for Hives

Most cases of hives are treated with antihistamines, which reduce itching and swelling. Providers may also recommend corticosteroids for severe reactions or those that do not respond to initial treatment. Identifying and avoiding triggers is essential for prevention.

Through Klarity, licensed providers can prescribe medications online after evaluation, ensuring safe and personalized treatment plans from the comfort of your home. Treatment can often be initiated within 24 hours of scheduling.

When to Seek Emergency Care

If you experience difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, dizziness, or fainting, seek emergency medical attention immediately. These symptoms indicate a severe allergic reaction requiring urgent intervention.

In less critical cases, scheduling a telehealth consultation with a healthcare provider is recommended to address persistent or severe hives effectively.

Choosing the Right Provider for Your Hives Treatment

Klarity offers quick, compassionate telehealth services with licensed healthcare professionals experienced in diagnosing and managing allergic skin conditions. Our providers can prescribe medications online, support insurance, and offer affordable cash-pay options.

Appointments are available in as little as 24 hours, with flexible scheduling and convenient video visits. Trusted by thousands of patients, Klarity ensures safe, discreet, and effective care from your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the symptoms of hives?

Hives cause red, raised, itchy welts that appear suddenly and may vary in size. They often result from allergic reactions and can come and go quickly.

How are hives diagnosed remotely?

A licensed provider evaluates your symptoms via telehealth, reviews your history, and may recommend tests or prescriptions if needed, ensuring quick diagnosis.

Can I get medication for hives online?

Yes, Klarity's telehealth services enable licensed providers to prescribe antihistamines or other treatments after consultation, often within 24 hours.

What should I do if I experience severe hives?

Seek emergency care immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, facial swelling, or dizziness. Otherwise, schedule a telehealth appointment for assessment and treatment.

Accessing Care with Klarity

Through Klarity, patients across the District of Columbia can connect with licensed healthcare providers for prompt, compassionate treatment of hives via video visits. Our platform supports over 50 insurance plans and offers affordable cash-pay options.

Get diagnosed, prescribed medications, and follow-up care—all from your home. Appointments are available in as little as 24 hours, with flexible scheduling to suit your needs.

Meet Our Providers Specializing in Allergic Skin Conditions

Suzie Jackatey, FNP-C

Experience: 6 years

Headline: Expert Care for Hives: Relieve Symptoms with Compassionate Guidance

Location: Silver Spring

Services: Video visit, New patient initial visit ($55)

Rating: 4.97 stars from 65 reviews

Availability: Next appointment on Aug 01, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Payment Options: Cash, Self Pay, No insurance support

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Shatara Coleman, FNP-BC

Experience: 14 years

Headline: Compassionate Provider Committed to Your Health Goals

Location: Champaign

Services: Video visit, New patient initial visit ($47)

Rating: 4.79 stars from 19 reviews

Availability: Next appointment on Aug 01, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Payment Options: Cash, Self Pay, No insurance support

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Medical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.