More Chronic Hives Research, PleaseThe Chronic-Hives.com community recently conducted the Chronic Hives In America Survey. Several questions focused on experiences with diagnosis and treatment. Responses from survey respondents show that community members wish there... By Chronic-Hives.com Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Switching Biologic MedicinesPeople may switch the biologics they take for chronic hives. They usually have a good reason for making this change. Still, there is much to consider before swapping. Weighing the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA DollarsEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Allergies.net. If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pain and Your EmotionsAbout 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that does not go away. Such pain is often caused by chronic health conditions. Pain can impact... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Is Self-Care Important and How Can We Practice It?Self-care is one of those things we all know we should take care of, but neglect during stressful times. When managing daily chores, work, school, family, and friends gets to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Circadian Rhythms Influence Autoimmune DiseaseCircadian rhythms are 24-hour patterns generated by people's internal body clocks. These patterns respond to the environment, so they can change. Your circadian rhythms help tell you when to go... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Women and AutoimmunityWomen are twice as likely as men to have autoimmune conditions. In this article, we use "women" for people assigned female at birth and "men" for people assigned male at... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Migraine.com, and was written by our Editorial Team. Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Hives During PregnancyHives are a skin condition that causes red, itchy welts. Hives are common and many people experience them. But some people may have chronic hives. This is a condition where... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Your Period Trigger Chronic Hives?Each month, your menstrual cycle may bring a wave of physical and mental changes. Could one of these changes include chronic hives? Some women get discolored, itchy, swollen welts before... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rare Types of UrticariaSome types of urticaria (hives) are very rare. They may affect only a few thousand – or sometimes a few hundred – people. The triggers for these rare urticarias may... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Will Vitamin D Help My Chronic Hives?Scientists have discovered a possible connection between vitamin D and allergy-related diseases like asthma and eczema (atopic dermatitis). If you live with chronic hives, you may wonder if there is... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Your Doctor Assesses the Severity of Chronic HivesDoctors know that chronic hives are a type of long-term illness that lasts 6 weeks or more. Painful itching and swelling are 2 telltale signs of the disease. But what... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Phototherapy?When antihistamines and other treatments do not ease chronic hives, you may look to alternative therapies. Many people use phototherapy, also called light therapy, to treat skin conditions like psoriasis... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about a clinical trial before you sign up. Here... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of treatments are tested in controlled experiments called clinical... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
