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.
Most often, people get hives as part of an allergic reaction. Hives also can be the body's way of reacting to temperature extremes, stress, infections, or illnesses. The red blotches happen when cells in the bloodstream (called mast cells) release the chemical histamine. This causes tiny blood vessels under the skin to leak.