How Can We Get Permanent Relief from Chronic Urticaria?

Chronic urticaria can be quite a challenge, because it is difficult to find out what is actually causing the urticaria.  The trick is, once you find what is causing it and eliminate that trigger, you've got the urticaria solved.  Sometimes it is from a low grade infection somewhere in the body. I have had patients resolve their chronic urticaria by addressing digestive issues.  I recommend 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a small galss of water before each... more

Most of the time urticaria (hives) and angioedema (deep swellings under the skin) are manifestations of an allergic reaction triggered by medications, foods, infections, certain physical agents like heat, cold, water, sun, other allergens and systemic illnesses. Chronic urticaria is defined as urticaria that persists past six weeks in duration. Much less often chronic urticaria is caused by an autoimmune disease, that affects mast cells.  These cells are the ones that release... more

Chronic urticaria may be difficult to treat. I typically recommend an evaluation by the allergist to rule out potential precipitants and rule out underlying medical conditions that may cause it. I also treat with antihistamines.