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    Glossary Chronic Urticaria

    persistent itchy hives lasting over six weeks without clear cause

    Chronic Urticaria, also known as Chronic Hives or Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU), is a condition characterized by the presence of hives or wheals on the skin that persist for six weeks or longer. These itchy, red welts can appear anywhere on the body and may be triggered by various factors, including stress, certain foods, medications, or underlying health conditions. The exact cause is often unknown, making it idiopathic, and it can significantly impact a person's quality of life.

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    1. Patient experiences of using Chinese herbal medicine for psoriasis vulgaris and chronic urticaria: a qualitative study Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2019 · 10 citations
    2. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cell therapy in atopic dermatitis and chronic urticaria: immunological and clinical viewpoints Stem Cell Research & Therapy · 2021 · 8 citations
    3. Spectrum and Impact of Reported Side Effects of Omalizumab in Patients With Chronic Urticaria: A Long‐Term Multicentre Real‐World Study Clinical & Experimental Allergy · 2025 · 4 citations
    4. Chronic urticaria versus dermatomyositis in a case of T- cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia American journal of dermatological research and reviews · 2021
    5. Transient hair loss in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria treated with omalizumab European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2017 · 12 citations
    6. Alopecia Areata after Omalizumab Treatment for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Acta Dermato Venereologica · 2019 · 11 citations
    7. Individualised homoeopathic intervention in chronic spontaneous urticaria: Evidence from a case report International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences · 2026
    8. Study on Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria at a Tertiary Care Central Rural Hospital in India Cureus · 2023
    9. Association of alopecia areata with atopic dermatitis and chronic spontaneous urticaria Allergy and asthma proceedings · 2018 · 27 citations
    10. Research Progress in Chronic Autoimmune Urticaria International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology · 2019 · 2 citations
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