How to Navigate Online Ratings of DoctorsEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, and was written by Elizabeth Medeiros. The internet has changed how we've done everything these days, from dating... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What it Costs to Live With Chronic HivesWhen I think about the cost of living with chronic hives, I immediately think back to just a few years ago when I would regularly drop $50+ every month at... By Kelly Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
All Squares Are Rectangles, But Not All Rashes Are Hives…You’ve probably heard the saying, “all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares”. I remember hearing this saying for the first time when I was in third grade... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Last HopeIn my previous articles, I have written about the frustrations during a period when I was looking for answers because so much was happening to my body for which I... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
(in)VisibleMany chronic illnesses are considered to be “invisible”, meaning that the symptoms and toll it takes on a person cannot be seen with the eye. A visible illness can be... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Hives and MotherhoodHave you ever considered the impact the side effects of medication can have on your parenting? My little princess and I came from the supermarket, and I had to get... By Andressa Hunsel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Power Posing?Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, MultipleSclerosis.net, and was written by our Editorial Team. Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's All About The Name: Scratching For AnswersAfter a long search for answers, I finally visited the allergist. After doing allergy tests through lab work, it turned out that I don't have an allergy. "But!" Said the... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Transitioning to a New Medicine: It's Not as Easy as You'd ThinkEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, and was written by Leanne Donaldson. As of 2022, the only biologic drug used in chronic hives is... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcareEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, AtopicDermatitis.net and was written by Katie Van Horn. Prescriptions, scent free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How It All Started: Looking for the AnswersDo you know the feeling where you feel ashamed when something happens to your body and you can't answer when people ask you what's going on? A feeling of insecurity... By Andressa Hunsel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should You Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?Inflammation is one way our bodies respond to infection or injury. We want our immune system to protect us from foreign invaders. But sometimes, inflammation can spread throughout the body... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Myths and Facts About SteroidsCorticosteroids, commonly referred to as "steroids," are a class of drugs used to treat a variety of medical conditions. There are many myths and misunderstandings about steroids, which can lead... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do I Get The Latest Updates On Chronic-Hives.com?The internet is ripe with information on chronic hives and other conditions that affect the skin. Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too much. Perhaps it leaves... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You've Decided You Want to See a Therapist... Now What?Editor's Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Cystic-Fibrosis.com, and was written by Katelyn Harlow. It was a cool, dreary November day. My husband and I were... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Hives on YouTube: Flare-Up Tips from VanessaVanessa Evelyn is a lifestyle blogger from San Francisco, who has been living with chronic hives since 2018. Her stories and video blogs can be found on her own website... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic-Hives.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on Chronic-Hives.com, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Step Therapy Impacting Your Care?Finding ways to treat chronic hives can be a long and difficult process. It might mean taking prescription medicines and specialty drugs that are quite expensive. This is where step... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetSelf-care is important to try to practice in your daily life. However, some self-care “treats” are more expensive than others. If you are on a budget (and really, most of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Credible Health Information OnlineThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments