Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD Acute urticaria (hives) is a common skin condition that affects up to 20% of ...

0.3% in the combined groups). Treatment with oral remibrutinib resulted in a significant improvement in a composite measure of itching and hives at week 12. (Funded by Novartis Pharmaceuticals ...

There are many different types of hives -- urticaria -- with many different causes. In most cases, these puffy, red, or skin-colored bumps and wheals appear suddenly due to an allergic reaction to ...

Skin reactions can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly. Many people struggle to tell the difference between hives and a rash, but knowing the ...

For patients with symptomatic chronic spontaneous urticaria after treatment with second-generation H 1-antihistamines, ...

Xyzal (levocetirizine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) are over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications. Learn about their key ...

Some people may experience hives, also known as urticaria, just before or during their period. This is due to hormonal allergies from an increase in progesterone levels during menstruation.

Chronic urticaria (CU) is a dermatological condition characterized by recurrent wheals (hives), angioedema (deep tissue swelling), or both, persisting for over 6 weeks. 1 Unlike acute urticaria ...

To improve patient understanding and adherence to treatment, I explain that CSU differs fundamentally from allergic hives. While allergic reactions are triggered by external allergens such as ...