Please share an interesting fact about dealing with hives.

Ignore: Hives can be caused from extreme temperature exposures.

Ignore: The medication Xolair was recently approved for treating chronic hives. Finally something new!

Ignore: Use of antihistamine and topical steriods help reduce discomfort.

Ignore: In some cases,This can be caused by stress/anxiety/nerves.

Ignore: Taking an antihistamine. Seeing an allergist. If there are breathing, GI issues, go to the ER.

Ignore: Figure out and avoid triggers with the help of an allergist.Avoid hot water and use gentle,mild soap.

Ignore: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) most effective for itch of hives but makes you sleepy. Relief at bedtime!

Ignore: High dose antihistamines are always necessary. I typically recommend Zyrtec and Zantac (ranitidine) twice daily.

Ignore: Higher dose antihistamines almost always work better and are safer than steroids.

Ignore: For those with chronic hives, a new treatment is available through allergists called Xolair.

Ignore: HIves can be caused by heat, cold, pressure, sunlight, sweating, etc. Try to identify the trigger.

Ignore: Supplement, don't substitute: hives rebound when antihistamines are stopped while on steroids.

Ignore: Chronic urticaria (hives) can be associated with autoimmune disorders including thyroid disease.

Physical: Physical triggers can make hives worse including heat (hot showers, high humidity) & tight clothes.

Physical: Physical or psychological stress can be a common trigger for hives.

Ignore: Most cases are not caused by an allergy but sooner or later resolve on their own.

Ignore: In most cases, hives are self-limiting meaning they will go away!