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I've had chronic urticaria for almost three years now. two dermatologists have failed to find the cause/cure me. what else can i do?!

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Dr. Richard Federbush answered

See an allergist: Chronic urticaria can be due to a variety of allergic and/or immunologic disorders. There are also familial causes as well as environmental causes such as exercise or cold air exposure.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I've had chronic urticaria for almost three years now. two dermatologists have failed to find the cause/cure me. what else can i do?!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Federbush answered

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

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