Common Health Problems Understanding Hives (Urticaria) by Dr. Shubhada Bichu November 21, 2020 by Dr. Shubhada Bichu November 21, 2020 Hives are itchy areas of swelling in the skin which typically appear as pink or red puffy spots (“welts”or “wheals”) on the skin. 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail