Xolair (omalizumab) is a prescription drug used to treat chronic (ongoing) hives without a known cause. Xolair is a biologic drug and does not come in a biosimilar version. It’s used when symptoms ...

Some people may experience hives, also known as urticaria, just before or during their period. This is due to hormonal allergies from an increase in progesterone levels during menstruation. This is ...

Hives (urticaria) are raised, itchy bumps on your skin. If you get itchy hives that come and go mostly every day for over six weeks, you might have a skin condition known as chronic spontaneous ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...

Unlike allergic hives, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) stems from immune system dysregulation and can persist for months or years, requiring ongoing management. Patients should understand that CSU ...

Experts on chronic spontaneous urticaria outline the hallmark symptoms most associated with the disease and how they fluctuate with time. What are the hallmark symptoms most associated with CSU and ...

Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".

In many cases, over-the-counter antihistamines (also known as H1 antihistamines) tend to be enough to provide relief, says Nicole Weiler, MD, a dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of ...

Skin reactions can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly. Many people struggle to tell the difference between hives and a rash, but knowing the cause is the first step toward relief. Black ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...