<human>: I have random outbreaks of hives; usually on my wrist, forearm, inner leg, and foot. I have kept a food log and reliazed its not a food. Its not from tight clothing. There is absolutely no logical explanation. I dont know what step to take. Doctor blew it off like it was nothing
<bot>: Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. There are many causes for hives. So more detailed history and description is required to give more specific suggestions.2. Parasitic infections, viral infections, bacterial infections can cause hives.3. Some conditions/normal activities like sunlight exposure, cold/warm water exposure, exercise, sweating, etc. can also cause hives.4. Food allergies and food intolerance can cause hives.5. Hives can also occur due to adverse reactions to preservatives/coloring agents/flavoring agents etc. in packed foods/outside foods, some Chat Doctor. 6. In some patients, hives can be difficult to treat, like those with chronic conditions, autoimmune urticaria, etc.7. Stress can aggravate some hives.8. For treatment viewpoint, I would suggest you to take antihistamine like levocetirizine or cetirizine or fexofenadine for symptom relief.9. I usually suggest complete blood counts, ESR, CRP, thyroid functions, serum total IGE, urine and stool examination to investigate patients with repeated hives as first line investigations. If these investigations do not reveal any abnormality, more detailed investigations might have to be done.10. I usually also suggest my such patients a good multivitamin-multivitamin containing vitamin A, D, E, zinc, selenium, essential fatty acids, for 2-3 months which improves skin and immunity.11. I would also suggest you to apply moisturizing lotion/cream regularly, especially if you have 