Question: are hives the same as eczema?
Answer: Urticaria (hives) are red, itchy, raised areas of the skin that can range in size and appear anywhere on your body. Angioedema is a swelling of the deeper layers of the skin that often occurs with hives. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a scaly, itchy rash that often affects the face, elbows and knees.