One trigger for acute hives may be adrenalin, the\u00a0American Academy of Dermatology\u00a0explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research has linked persistent stress with a mild underlying infection in people with chronic urticaria, and\u00a0experts\u00a0are interested in finding out whether these issues have a shared underlying mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Managing stress through meditation, exercise, or counseling may help some people with chronic hives manage their symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To diagnose hives and make a treatment plan, a doctor first needs to determine whether the issue is acute or chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, the doctor, who may be a dermatologist, examines the affected areas. Next, they try to identify the trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u00a0often\u00a0ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often, the trigger is unclear. If there is a likely trigger, the doctor might refer the person to an allergy clinic. If they suspect a food allergy, they may suggest keeping a food diary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At an allergy clinic, a specialist may do a skin prick test to find out whether there is an allergy to specific substances, such as chemicals, dust mites, or specific foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, a doctor\u00a0does not usually\u00a0recommend extensive allergy testing for a single episode of hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most cases of hives resolve after 6 weeks, but\u00a0around 8%\u00a0persist for longer. This is chronic urticaria. A doctor may recommend blood tests and other tests to identify the underlying cause, though pinpointing the cause is not always possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chronic urticaria is unlikely to result from an allergy or contact with an irritant, so doctor will probably not recommend a skin prick test.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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