Hives are one of those things that you hear about so often that it feels like you should know what they are, how to spot them and how to treat them. But the truth is that many of us don’t really know ...

Norovirus doesn’t usually cause a rash, though some people develop hives. A rash that accompanies stomach symptoms may suggest a different stomach virus or inflammatory bowel disease. Norovirus is a ...

Hives (urticaria) are raised, itchy bumps on your skin. If you get itchy hives that come and go mostly every day for over six weeks, you might have a skin condition known as chronic spontaneous ...

If over-the-counter antihistamines aren’t effective for you, your doctor may recommend H2 blockers, steroids, biologics, or ...

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 ...

Xolair (omalizumab) is a prescription drug used to treat chronic (ongoing) hives without a known cause. Xolair is a biologic drug and does not come in a biosimilar version. It’s used when symptoms ...

If you're being treated for hives, your physician will want to hear what you think about your treatment. Is it working? Are your symptoms improving, staying the same, or getting worse? You may be ...

Chronic urticaria affects 17% of patients, with higher age, elevated BMI, and early prednisolone use as key determinants of prolonged disease duration. The study utilized data from the Julius General ...

Individuals diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) are at a moderately increased risk of multiple cardiovascular ...

Maybe you’ve been outside at a summer barbecue for the day, and you start to notice a red, itchy rash on your skin. While it’s possible that you’ve brushed up against or eaten something you’re ...