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Types of Urticaria
Knowing the different types of hives is helpful for treatment.
The throw in you have can indicate how long they will last and how they are treated.
They can be very uncomfortable and interfere with sleep and daytime activities.
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Chronic urticaria should be tested by a healthcare provider, as it could be due to anautoimmune diseaseor anallergy.
They can be 1 centimeter small or spread over large areas.
This includes certain foods, plants, and chemicals (like additives in foods).
Cold or hot temperatures should also be avoided.
Other tips for urticaria prevention are:
Summary
“Urticaria” is the medical term for hives.
Acute hives last for up to six weeks, while chronic hives last longer.
Symptoms of hives include redness, swelling, itching, and spreading across the skin.
A Word From Verywell
Hives can happen to anyone.
A provider can evaluate the cause of your hives and prescribe medication if nonprescription remedies aren’t helping.
Hives are manageable, and, with treatment and understanding your triggers, they can be avoided.
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.Hives (Urticaria) and angioedema overview.
MedlinePlus.Histamine: The stuff allergies are made of.
