Urticaria (Hives) Treatment at Skin Win Clinic

Expert diagnosis and personalised treatment to control urticaria, relieve itching, and prevent recurrent flare-ups.

What Is Urticaria?

Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a skin condition characterised by sudden appearance of red, itchy, raised welts on the skin. These welts may vary in size, change shape, and move from one area of the body to another.

Urticaria occurs due to the release of histamine and other chemicals from skin cells, leading to swelling and itching.

Types of Urticaria

Urticaria can be classified into different types based on duration and triggers:

1

Acute Urticaria

  • Lasts for a few hours to a few weeks
  • Often caused by food, medicines, infections, or insect bites
2

Chronic Urticaria

  • Persists for more than 6 weeks
  • May recur daily or intermittently
  • Often has no clearly identifiable cause
3

Physical Urticaria

Triggered by physical factors such as:

  • Cold or heat
  • Pressure on skin
  • Exercise or sweating
  • Sun exposure

Causes & Triggers of Urticaria

Urticaria may be triggered by:

Certain foods (nuts, eggs, seafood)