They're rare, but alcohol allergies can range from mild to life-threatening, says Samuels.

Hives (urticaria) are a common skin reaction that causes bumps, raised patches, or both. They are one way the body responds to an allergen or trigger. Reactions can be uncomfortable but aren’t ...

— meaning the cause is unknown — or it could be prompted by a variety of factors that combine and make hives linger. Unlike acute hives, a condition that lasts for short periods and tends to be ...