Treatment

From cold compresses to ditching your bra (those tight straps are ruthless on chronic hives!), here are the quickest ways to get temporary relief and set yourself up for long-term success.

While some people with chronic hives will never know why they're affected, seeing an allergist is the best way to find a treatment.

Your own immune system may be the cause of chronic hives. Here's how to find out, and what you can do to control it.

When you live with chronic hives, it's important to find the right dermatologist. Here's how to tell if yours is right for you.

If you've been diagnosed with chronic hives, you may not know where to start. Asking your doctors these questions is the first step to controlling urticaria.

Trying to figure out what’s making your hives flare? Try these different ways to track your symptoms and get answers.

Learn about how one allergist treats chronic hives in this interview with Anitha Shrikhande, M.D.

Some chronic hives patients go through years of hopping from one doctor to another, searching for the cause of their recurring welts, itching, and/or swelling.

What causes chronic hives? When should you see a doctor? Review these most-asked questions about the condition and educate yourself and others.

Up to 40 percent of people with chronic hives also have autoimmune issues like thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and celiac. Are you one of them?