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Sometimes we have no idea what causes hives! Perhaps it is the scented dryer sheets we used on our laundry, or eating shellfish, or using a new skin care product that contains irritating chemicals. Hives can be brought on by any number of irritants such as medicines, pollen or other allergy producing substances, or even extreme weather temperatures. Why can stress cause hives? It has to do with how our bodies handle stress. We produce several different hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline when we are stressed out. If the stress lasts for a long time, or repeats itself over and over again, our bodies can develop a hormonal imbalance that triggers a skin inflammation.
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