Peanuts, gluten, pollen, bees… those are usually the first words that pop into people's heads when they think of allergies.

Chronic hives, medically known as chronic urticaria, are a skin condition characterized by red, itchy welts that persist for ...

If a person is suffering from cold urticaria, he/she is likely to develop small red welts (hives) on the exposed skin. These welts or hives appear within 2-5 minutes of exposure to the cold.

Another common cause of hives has to do with extreme temperature changes, in particular the coldknown as cold urticaria.

Living with chronic hives requires adopting a holistic approach that addresses both physical symptoms and emotional ...