Urticarial Rashes/Hives

Urticarial rashes, or hives, are raised, red, itchy welts on the skin caused by allergic reactions, stress, infections, or medications. They appear suddenly, can vary in size, and typically resolve within hours or days, but may persist in chronic cases.

Urticarial Rashes/Hives
& CMPA

Why does my baby have urticarial rashes?

Urticarial rashes in infants can be triggered by allergic reactions to food, medications, insect bites, or environmental factors. Additionally, infections, heat, and stress can also provoke hives, as the infant's immune system is particularly sensitive to various irritants.

Could it be Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy?

Urticarial rashes can be due to cow’s milk protein allergy triggered by the consumption of cow’s milk or products made from it like cheese, yoghurt and cream.

Babies with CMPA usually experience more than just one symptom and these symptoms can be very different from one baby to the next. Therefore, it is always best to discuss it with your baby’s doctor/GP. They will look at the symptoms in detail and often use a symptom scoring system to decide if it is related to CMPA.

What to Do Next?

If you are worried that your baby has symptoms related to cow's milk, you should seek advice from your doctor/GP. Whilst you are preparing to visit your doctor/GP, it can be a good idea to record your baby's symptoms over a few days.