Question

Raised red patches on the skin due to allergic reaction are called ____.

Answer 1

Allergen:

1. Allergens are substances that cause allergic reactions in the body.
2. Allergens can enter the body by various means like air, food, skin surface and insect sting.
3. If the allergen is an insect sting, the symptoms would be swelling, redness and pain around the sting area.
4. There could be skin rashes and hives(raised red patches) all over the body.

Final answer: Raised red patches on the skin due to allergic reactions are called hives.