Chronic Urticaria (CU)

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    Free Webinar on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM ET, Dr. Marcus Mauer talks with us about Chronic Urticaria – What I Wish…

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    Ask the Allergist answers the question: How do I find the cause of my hives?

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    Ask the Allergist: A Look at Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

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All About

Chronic Urticaria (CU)

Urticaria, or hives, are itchy red welts affecting about 20% of people at some point in their lives. Hives often indicate an allergy to a food or medication and will subside on their own. There are two types of hives: acute and chronic urticaria. Hives that appear for a short period of time are called acute hives. They can last less than a day, or up to six weeks. Chronic hives last longer – 6 weeks or more. Sometimes they go away for a period of time and then come back. There are different types of chronic hives.