Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor should I visit in case I suffer from hives?You should visit a skin specialist, also called a dermatologist, in case you suffer from hives.
2. What are the medications used to treat urticaria?
Urticaria is often a self-limiting condition and does not require any treatment. Patients with chronic urticaria may require some investigations to rule out a systemic cause of urticaria. The patient should be reassured that urticaria is usually not due to a serious cause. Antihistamines are used to treat urticaria. In non-responding cases, other drugs like H2 blockers, leukotriene receptor antagonists or corticosteroids may be tried.
