Can hives be prevented? 

yes.. it is possible to prevent the hives (utricaria) once the allergy causing agent is known... but the basic problem is knowing the allergen (the allergy causing substance).. the prevention is achieved by either desensitisation or by avoiding the exposure to the allergen... try identifying the cause for allergy and u can prevent it then....

Answered by anisha , an ibibo Advisor, at 7:58 PM on February 13, 2008

YES ,IT CAN BE PREVENTED BY AVOIDING ALLERGENS THAT CAUSE HIVES.ELIMINATE THE OFFENDING FOOD OR MEDICATION.IF YOU REGULARLY DEVELOP HIVES SIMPLY BE ALERT TO PROBABLE CAUSE BY WATCHING YOUR DIET AND MEDICATION FOR A REACTION AND ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM CONDITION AND FOOD.

Answered by sanya , an ibibo Master, at 2:53 PM on February 13, 2008

Hives or urticaria can be prevented by avoiding allergic substances.
Avoid hot water baths after you have an instance of hives.

Answered by Proudtobe , an ibibo Advisor, at 11:47 AM on February 13, 2008

yes these can be prevented if you remain away from the offending agent

Answered by rajesh goyl , an ibibo Advisor, at 6:50 AM on February 13, 2008

Avoid anything you think may have caused the hives. If you have recently started a new medication, discontinue it if possible, until you have called Health Services at 401.863-3953 for advice. For hives triggered by pollen or animal contact, take a cool shower or bath. Hot showers, vigorous toweling, exercise, tight clothing or any other factors that stimulate or inflame your skin may make symptoms worse. For localized hives, wash the allergic substance off the skin with soap and water. Localized hives usually disappear in a few hours so Benadryl is often not needed.

Answered by Dinesh , an ibibo Master, at 4:05 AM on February 13, 2008