Urticaria affects 10% to 25% of the population at some point in their life (Henderson, Fleischer, & Feldman, 2000). It is characterized by short-lived swellings of the skin, mouth, and genitalia ...

Acute urticaria (hives) is a common skin condition that affects up to 20% of people at some point in their lives. It can ...

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 ...

The diagnosis of urticaria usually does not pose a challenge to most clinicians; it is primarily clinical. Investigations should be based on the clinical presentation. A thorough history and ...