Virtual journey: chronic spontaneous urticaria

Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in December 2024 by Megan Burke, MD.

Updated on October 23, 2024

Join Dr. Jen Caudle, DO, on a journey inside the body to learn more about chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).

Learn about the two different categories of chronic urticaria.

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

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

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

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

Understanding and treating chronic HIVes