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What is hives (urticaria)?

Hives is a group of common skin conditions that affect 1 in 5 people in their lifetime. Most of the time it goes away by itself, however in 1% of the population it is a chronic disease that lasts for months or years.1 This means that over 70 million people are affected by chronic hives worldwide and up to two thirds of these people have chronic spontaneous urticaria – a form of the condition that can occur unpredictably without an identifiable trigger.2

 

What are the symptoms of hives?

symptoms of hives

 

What are the different terms that doctors use?

  • Hives – describes both the disease (urticaria) as well as the red, itchy bumps (wheals)
  • Urticaria – a group of skin diseases which are characterised by the presence of hives, painful swelling or both
  • Flaring or whealing – describes when hives (wheals) are present
  • Angioedema – swelling in deeper layers of the skin and often involving mucous membranes
  • Acute urticaria – the hives outbreak lasts for less than 6 weeks
  • Chronic urticaria – the hives are present every day for at least 6 weeks.1

 

In most cases of chronic hives, the trigger is not known. This means the hives are spontaneous and can occur at any time without warning. This form of hives is not caused by an allergy but is linked to an over-active immune system.2

 

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Urticaria definition and how to pronounce it

 

References

  • Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. ASCIA Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) Guidelines. 2015. (accessed 9 October 2018).
  • Maurer M et al. Allergy 2011; 66:317–330.
There are effective treatments for hives and itch. For some of these treatments you need to be in the care of an immunologist or dermatologist.

Speak to your GP about a referral to an urticaria specialist.
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Topics

What is hives (urticaria)?
  • Classification of hives
  • Chronic urticaria an autoimmune disease?
  • What are the different types of hives?
  • What is hives or urticaria?
  • Urticaria and how do I pronounce it?
Symptoms of Hives
  • Urticaria (hives) symptoms
  • Hives all over body
  • Night time Hives
  • Itchy red bumps on skin
  • Common skin conditions
  • Hives on the arms and legs
  • Itchy skin? Causes for hives
Types of Urticaria (Hives)
  • Chronic hives or chronic urticaria?
  • What is cold Urticaria?
  • What is urticaria multiforme?
  • What is urticaria pigmentosa?
  • Hives in Children
  • Allergic hives
  • Spontaneous hives – is it real?
Causes of Hives (Urticaria)
  • Chronic urticaria (hives) causes
  • Can temperature cause hives?
  • Viruses and hives?
  • Causes for hives
  • Stress hives – do they exist?
  • Pathology of Hives
  • Urticaria (hives) treatment options
  • Cure for stress induced hives?
  • Why hasn’t my hives got better?
  • Diet changes may help with hives
  • Hives treatment options
  • Is there a cure for hives?
  • What are the treatment options for chronic hives?
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
  • Chronic spontaneous urticaria medical guidelines
  • Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria treatment options
  • What is chronic spontaneous urticaria?
  • Causes of chronic spontaneous urticaria
Chronic Hives
  • Chronic Hives in Children

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  • Symptoms of Hives Urticaria (hives) symptoms Hives all over body Night time Hives Itchy red bumps on skin Common skin conditions Hives on the arms and legs Itchy skin? Causes for hives
  • Types of Urticaria (Hives) Chronic hives or chronic urticaria? What is cold Urticaria? What is urticaria multiforme? What is urticaria pigmentosa? Hives in Children Allergic hives Spontaneous hives – is it real?
  • Causes of Hives (Urticaria) Chronic urticaria (hives) causes Can temperature cause hives? Viruses and hives? Causes for hives Stress hives – do they exist? Pathology of Hives Urticaria (hives) treatment options Cure for stress induced hives? Why hasn’t my hives got better? Diet changes may help with hives Hives treatment options Is there a cure for hives? What are the treatment options for chronic hives?
  • Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Chronic spontaneous urticaria medical guidelines Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria treatment options What is chronic spontaneous urticaria? Causes of chronic spontaneous urticaria
  • Chronic Hives Chronic Hives in Children

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