Understanding ⁣Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Chronic spontaneous ⁣urticaria, commonly known as chronic hives, is a debilitating ‍condition characterized by the spontaneous appearance of itchy wheals (hives) on⁢ the skin for more than six weeks. Unlike hives triggered by allergens ⁢or infections, CSU has no identifiable external cause in most cases. this makes‌ diagnosis and treatment‌ challenging, considerably impacting quality of life.