Bye, Bye, Itch! Managing Chronic Hives at Home

Video/ImageVoiceover/AudioGRAPHIC: A group of diverse people touching their arms or legs, which have some hives on them. Add a soft glow to highlight areas that are affected by hives.SUPER: These words come up to match the timing of the VO:Chronic = lasts more than 6 weeksSpontaneous = has no obvious reasonUrticaria = hivesHives are a common skin condition that affect 1 in 5 people at some point in their lives.But when these itchy, red bumps last more than 6 weeks and have no obvious cause, they’re known as chronic spontaneous urticaria or CSU.GRAPHIC: A woman looking at the hives on her arm as a calendar jumps forward to show it’s been longer than 6 weeksIt can be uncomfortable, frustrating and even painful when these flare-ups keep happening. But there are some things you can do at home to make yourself more comfortable.GRAPHIC: A woman applying cream on her arm and a look of relief on her face, she also applies lotionGRAPHIC: A woman turning her shower temperature to cold and hopping in, you see her get out and wrap herself in a towel with a smile on her face. Then she turns up her air conditioning.Applying an over-the-counter anti-itch cream can help you feel less itchy. Follow...