Chronic Urticaria (CU) is a complicated skin allergy that may begin as a benign condition but may turn into severe internal disease. A broad range of etiologies has been proposed while understanding the causes of CU, such as physical, vasculitic, infective idiopathic and psychological.
Chronic urticaria can be caused due to a combination of factors, and it is not contagious. It may be something that irritates you in the surrounding, your genetic makeup, and your immune system. Sometimes, it can be a response to a fungal, viral or bacterial infection.
Some common signs and symptoms of CU include:
If you see red raised/swollen patches in your skin or any other symptoms similar to CU that lasts for weeks, you must see a doctor. Your doctor will start by taking records of your medical history and conducting a physical examination, before carrying out blood tests for allergy testing.
