Chronic Hives Treatment in North Las Vegas, NV | Tottori Allergy & Asthma
Expert Chronic Hives Care in North Las Vegas — Personalized Testing and Proven Treatments for Long-Lasting Relief.
If you have been dealing with hives that keep coming back for weeks or months at a time, you are not alone, and you are not stuck with them. Chronic hives, known medically as chronic urticaria, affect approximately one in five people at some point in their lives. The condition is uncomfortable, often unpredictable, and can interfere with sleep, work, and confidence. At Tottori Allergy & Asthma Associates, our board-certified team helps North Las Vegas adults and children identify what is driving their hives and build a treatment plan that brings real, lasting relief.
Whether your hives come daily, after eating certain foods, when stressed, or for no clear reason at all, we can help you understand what is happening and what to do about it. Chronic urticaria is one of the many conditions we treat for patients across the Las Vegas Valley.
What Are Chronic Hives?
Hives are raised, red, itchy welts that can appear anywhere on the body. They are caused by the release of histamine and other chemicals from cells in the skin. Hives are considered chronic when they continue, with or without breaks, for more than six weeks.
Many patients are surprised to learn that chronic hives often do not have a single, identifiable allergic trigger. Instead, the condition can be set off or made worse by:
- Specific food allergies or sensitivities
- Medications such as antibiotics or anti-inflammatories
- Insect stings (see our venom testing service)
- Environmental factors such as heat, cold, sunlight, pressure, or exercise
- Underlying conditions including thyroid disease, infections, or autoimmune disorders
- Stress, which, as our FAQ on stress and allergies explains, can raise histamine levels in the body and worsen existing reactions
A thorough evaluation is the only way to sort out which factors are affecting your hives.
Common Symptoms of Chronic Urticaria
Chronic hives can look and feel different from one patient to another, but most people experience some combination of:
- Raised, pink or red welts that vary in size from a few millimeters to several inches
- Intense itching that can interfere with sleep and concentration
- Hives that appear and disappear within a few hours, often moving around the body
- Swelling of the eyes, lips, hands, or feet (a related condition called angioedema)
- Symptoms that flare with heat, exercise, stress, or pressure on the skin
- Periods of remission followed by flare-ups that last weeks or months
Hives are not contagious, but they can significantly impact daily life. Professional care can shorten flares, reduce frequency, and prevent complications.
Why Choose Tottori Allergy & Asthma for Chronic Hives
North Las Vegas patients trust Tottori Allergy & Asthma Associates because we offer:
- A board-certified medical team led by Dr. Tottori, recognized as Las Vegas Top Doctor every year since 2000
- Decades of experience evaluating complex urticaria and angioedema cases
- A full range of diagnostic services under one roof, including allergy skin testing, food allergy testing, patch testing, and pulmonary function testing
- Coordinated care with your primary care provider and dermatologist when needed
- Bilingual services in Spanish, Tagalog, and Mandarin
- Two convenient Las Vegas Valley locations close to North Las Vegas
