What you need to know about hives

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in February 2024 by Mark Arredondo, MD.

Updated on October 23, 2024

Chronic hives can be caused by many factors including stress, infection, temperature, or even an immune issue.

The potentially cyclical relationship between chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and stress.

Take a look inside the body and learn more about CSU and how it can be treated.

Find out what causes urticaria—the red, raised, itchy welts on the skin that are more commonly known as hives.

The language surrounding chronic urticaria can be confusing. Understanding these terms can make things clearer.

Learn about this type of inflammation beneath the skin that often occurs alongside hives.

Understanding and treating chronic HIVes