Acute Urticaria: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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Quick summary
Sudden itchy hives lasting <6 weeks, often allergic or post-infectious. Treated with antihistamines.
Last updated: 22 July 2026
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Treatment
- H1 antihistamines (cetirizine, loratadine).
- Short-course prednisone for severe.
- Epinephrine if anaphylaxis.