Let's take a closer look at the setting. What is Setting? You probably remember from grade school that the setting is where the story takes place, like the woods or Grandmother's house. Actually, the setting of a story tells the time, place, and duration of a story and is told using techniques like imagery. Time
Common foods may be the cause, as well as bee or wasp stings, or skin contact with certain fragrances. Acute viral infection is another common cause of acute urticaria (viral exanthem). Less common causes of hives include friction, pressure, temperature extremes, exercise, and sunlight.
Hives could be both allergic and non-allergic and is very common. Allergy is a more common cause of hives in children than in adults. In addition to allergy to foods or other substances like drugs, hives may be triggered by direct physical stimulation such as temperature extremes, water, sun, and physical exercise. Viral infections and stress can also cause an outbreak of hives.