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How do you know the difference between acute hives and chronic hives?
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Duration of symptoms: Acute hives are usually resolved within 4-6 weeks of onset, whereas chronic urticaria last longer than 6 weeks.
Answered 6/17/2018
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6 weeks: If hives occur daily for 6 weeks, they are chronic. If the frequency or duration is less than that are still considered "acute".
Answered 12/9/2013
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