Lifestyle and home remedies

Chronic hives can go on for months and years. They can interfere with sleep, work and other activities. The following precautions may help prevent or soothe the recurring skin reactions of chronic hives:

• Wear loose, light clothing.
• Avoid scratching or using harsh soaps.
• Soothe the affected area with a bath, fan, cool cloth, lotion or anti-itch cream.
• Keep a diary of when and where hives occur, what you were doing, what you were eating, and so on. This may help you and your doctor identify triggers.
• Avoid known triggers.
• Apply sunscreen before going outside.