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Acute Urticaria

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com

Created: June 17, 2009

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Definition:

Urticaria is the medical term for the condition we call hives, and it can be classified as acute or chronic depending on how long the rash has been present. Acute hives last for less than 6 weeks. The majority of hives cases fall into this category.

Also Known As: acute hives
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