What is chronic idiopathic hives?
Chronic idiopathic hives (urticaria) is defined as recurrent whealing of the skin at least twice weekly for more than 6 weeks. An identifiable cause is only rarely identified, with most cases being labeled idiopathic chronic urticaria.
How do members experience chronic idiopathic hives?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic idiopathic hives*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for chronic idiopathic hives*
*Data from patients with chronic idiopathic hives, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with chronic idiopathic hives*
*Data from patients with chronic idiopathic hives, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has chronic idiopathic hives on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 24 | |
| 30s | 71 | |
| 40s | 94 | |
| 50s | 96 | |
| 60s | 77 | |
| 70+ | 35 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 68 | |
| Female | 327 |
Talk to people with chronic idiopathic hives
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