Posted on 07/24/2025 6:18:12 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
A new international study led by researchers at McMaster University has identified the most effective and safest treatments for people suffering from chronic urticaria, more commonly known as chronic hives.
Published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology on July 15, 2025, the study is the first comprehensive network meta-analysis to compare more than 40 treatment options for chronic hives, a condition that affects about 1% of people and can severely impact quality of life, sleep, and productivity. The study examined 93 randomized controlled trials involving over 11,000 participants.
Prior to now, patients and clinicians had to consult a growing list of treatment options without up-to-date evidence.
The research identified the following treatments as most effective:
—Omalizumab, an injectable antibody, and remibrutinib, a new oral medication, are among the most effective treatments for reducing hives, itch, and swelling.
—Dupilumab, another injectable antibody, also showed promise, particularly for reducing hives.
—Cyclosporine may be effective but carries a higher risk of side effects such as kidney toxicity and high blood pressure.
"This first comprehensive analysis of all advanced treatment options for chronic urticaria provides a clear and evidence-based 'menu of treatment options' for patients and their clinicians to choose from," says Derek Chu.
Chu says the study makes clear which treatment options were the most effective and safe.
The findings of this study will be used to inform upcoming international clinical guidelines.
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I have hives almost every day, usually first thing in the morning. 10,000 IU of Vitamin D daily (take K2 also) helps - I get them less frequently & if I take Vit D during a hive episode, they usually go away without resorting to an antihistamine; however, if I need an antihistamine, 1/2 of a fexofenadine usually resolves the issue.
I am trying not to scratch my back. I was cured of hives by taking a ton of allergy pills and asking the 2nd graders at St. Raphael’s Catholic School to “Pray for Barb’s hives”.
I did xolair injections for a year
Bkmk
Granddaughter is a Homeopathic Dr.
She recommends Boiron products, all natural from plants and they work.
Most are tiny pellets that you melt under you tongue.
French product.
I have been using it for eczema and the itching has stopped, was up all night with it before.
They have products for pain, sleep, relaxation, acne, sinus, just everything.
Not $$$$.
Can buy a small tube at Sprouts or on Amazon.
Go to Amazon, type in Boiron and search what ails you. Get one tube and try it.
I use Boiron’s Calendula cream - good stuff. Will check out their allergy products.
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