Understanding symptoms and getting a proper diagnosis and treatment plan are the best line of defense against chronic body hives.
Skin Allergy
The Girl Who’s Allergic to Water
At 16 years of age, Alexandra Allen was diagnosed with a rare condition. But she refuses to let her allergy to water define her existence.
New Eczema Drug’s Trial Results ‘Dramatic Over Only Weeks’: Yale Study
Approved by the FDA as a rheumatoid arthritis medication, Xeljanz may have a second life as a drug used to treat moderate to severe eczema after initial studies show exciting results.
Itching For Relief: A Mom’s Journey to Soothing Her Son’s Eczema
After an eczema diagnosis and years of trying to find a solution for their son, one family turns stress into success by founding a company committed to providing natural solutions to the disease.
Wet Wraps Work Well in Treating Eczema
Studies show the effectiveness of wet wrap therapy, or WWT, in soothing the itch of moderate to severe eczema.
Comedy Actress Vicki Lawrence Gets Serious About Chronic Hives
You know her as an actress and comedian but Vicki Lawrence has a new role. Diagnosed with chronic hives in 2010, she’s now an outspoken advocate for those living with the condition.
Novel Eczema Drug Giving Patients New Lease On Life
New York researchers at Mount Sinai are easing the relentless itch of eczema with a new drug. Dubbed a “breakthrough” therapy by the FDA, it treats eczema’s source rather than just its symptoms.
Peanut Allergy and the Skin: Q&A with Dr. Helen Brough
The skin may hold the answer to why some children develop peanut allergies before ever having peanuts, according to new research.
Xolair for Chronic Hives Offers Hope to Sufferers
Injections, now available in Canada and U.S., are proving a life-changer.
FDA Warns of Anaphylaxis from OTC Acne Products
Using certain over-the-counter acne products may cause severe, even life-threatening allergic reactions.