Living with Chronic Hives
Tap below to learn more about how you can manage the skin condition
Reduce stress Try yoga, breathing exercises, meditation or even therapy to help manage your stress and anxiety.
Prioritize sleep Lack of sleep can throw off your immune system and increase your stress reactions.
Revamp diet Food allergies rarely cause chronic hives, but a low-histamine diet may slow future flares.
Rethink clothing Tight clothing and synthetics like nylon and polyester can trigger flares. Try breathable, loose-fitting cotton instead.
Use sunscreen Limit your sun exposure. Also, wear sunscreen and sun-protective clothing while outside.
Watch temperatures Sensitive to hot or cold temperatures? Hot showers or cold pools may cause a flare.
Stay active If exercise isn’t a trigger, try low-impact activities like walking or swimming to improve your mood.
Reduce stress
Prioritize sleep
Avoid NSAIDs
Rethink clothing
Use sunscreen
Watch temperatures
Stay
active
Reduce stress
Try yoga, breathing exercises, meditation or even therapy to help manage your stress and anxiety.
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Prioritize sleep
Lack of sleep can throw off your immune system and increase your stress reactions.
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Avoid NSAIDs
Regularly taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may trigger hives. Try acetaminophen instead.
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Rethink clothing
Tight clothing and synthetics like nylon and polyester can trigger flares. Try breathable, loose-fitting cotton instead.
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Use sunscreen
Limit your sun exposure. Also, wear sunscreen and sun-protective clothing while outside.
Close
Watch temperatures
Sensitive to hot or cold temperatures? Hot showers or cold pools may cause a flare.
Close
Stay active
If exercise isn’t a trigger, try low-impact activities like walking or swimming to improve your mood.
Close
