Noun
The nettle rash, a disease characterized by a transient eruption of red pimples and of wheals, accompanied with a burning or stinging sensation and with itching; uredo.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHives fall into two categories on the basis of the time they have been present: acute urticaria (ordinary hives, which resolve after six to eight weeks) and chronic urticaria (that continues longer than six to eight weeks). Source: Internet
While urticaria can be restricted to the skin, the mere activation of mast cells is of concern because these mediators, when released chronically, can develop into a systemic or skin-confined chronic condition. Source: Internet
Dermographism, which literally means "skin writing," is a common cause of physical urticaria. Source: Internet
I’ve had sensitive skin, eczema, urticaria and dry skin since childhood. Source: Internet
My doctors, including my allergists, have never connected urticaria pigmentosa with any other health problems. Source: Internet
To learn more about the course of chronic urticaria in children, the Canadian researchers followed 139 under-18 years olds who had presented between 2013 and 2015 with hives lasting at least 6 weeks. Source: Internet