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My wife has had hives for about three months. we have been to numerous doctors. would an allergists be the next step? why?
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Definitively: Because we see this all the time, and are specially trained to diagnose and treat it. Keep in mind though that most cases will end up being diagnosed as chronic idiopathic urticaria. But they can help you rule out multiple causes of it.
Answered 10/24/2017
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