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4 skin mysteries you should know about

If you have observed such skin behaviour read to find out what exactly is it.

Written by Shriya Sinha | Published : February 27, 2019 5:15 PM IST

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Have you experienced sudden brief skin itching episodes? Does it swell up and then get back to normal? This skin condition is known as hives. Just like there are other skin conditions which you may notice out of the blue and can be a something to worry about. It can make you ask questions like what caused this to occur? Or For how long will this condition last? Or Should I google it? While it is normal to think all of this =, it is important to know what you are dealing with to be able to plan the next move successfully. Here we explain to you a few of such skin mysteries.

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Hives: Urticaria or Hives can result from an allergy but mostly develop because of reasons unknown. They are extremely itchy bumps which tend to come and go and often get triggered at night. If you have hives try to identify what is it that mostly triggers it such the food you ate, a particular weather, heat or cold.

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Skin-tag

A skin tag: Skin tag or acrochordons are tiny, soft skin-colored growths which often are found around eh eyelids, armpits, groin, or other areas that can easily get rubbed or irritated. They are not harmful and can mostly be found in obese, pregnant or diabetic individuals.