Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My sister says she has urticaria. are family members more likely to get the same thing?
13 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Urticaria affects about 1 in 10 or 12 people but it doesn't run in families.
Answered 3/26/2013
6k views
Thank
Depends: On the cause but in most cases, hives do not follow genetic patterns.
Answered 6/13/2012
6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hi I have gained a lot of weight n i suffer from severe form of urticaria almost every other day i need to loose weight but i don't get motivated?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Do doctors see a lot of patients with familial cold urticaria?
12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Please can I get some advice? Boyfriend has urticaria ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the most common symptoms of familial cold urticaria?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have cold urticaria .....Why do I breakout when i get into a hot tub?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What are some apparent signs that cholinergic urticaria going away? It's odd that I got this when I barely know any family members with ths.
What's the best treatment to get rid of familial cold urticaria?
Hello, i have red blotches in chest and neck, everytime i get excited, nervous, tense... Some people say is stress urticaria, is it? Thank you
Dermatographic urticaria for over a year, 3 hard immobile lumps under skin, very itchy skin. What could this be ? I am 23 and cancer is in my family.
Is it possible to get urticaria in the form of hives after falling in a pool? It had similar symtoms as measles?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
