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Urticaria (Hives)

Management of acute and chronic urticaria.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

Clinical Guidelines

BSACI guideline for the management of chronic urticaria and angioedema
National
CKS: Urticaria
National
NICE guideline [NG180]
National
The international EAACI/GA²LEN/EuroGuiDerm/APAAACI guideline for the definition, classification, diagnosis and management of urticaria
National
BSACI guideline for the management of chronic urticaria and angioedema (2015)
Local
Chronic Urticaria Clinical Practice Guidelines (BAD, 2021)
Local
European S2k guideline on diagnosis and treatment of urticaria
Local
Guideline of Chronic Urticaria Beyond
Local
Scenario: Managing urticaria | CKS | NICE
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the recommended first-line treatments for acute urticaria in adults?Updated: 8/14/2025
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  • What investigations should I consider for a patient with chronic urticaria that is unresponsive to standard treatment?Updated: 8/14/2025
  • When should I refer a patient with chronic urticaria to a specialist for further evaluation?Updated: 8/14/2025
  • What lifestyle modifications can I suggest to patients to help manage their urticaria symptoms?Updated: 8/14/2025
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