What is chronic urticaria (CU or CIU)? Chronic urticaria (CU) is a type of hives, also called nettle rash, that lasts for more than six weeks. Shorter bouts of hives are considered acute urticaria and are treated differently. Urticaria can
Histamine-Restricted Diet
Information on this page comes from Dietary Management of Food Allergies & Intolerances: A Comprehensive Guide, by Janice Vickerstoff Joneja. 1998. J. A. Hall Publications. Food Sources of Histamine Histamine occurs in food as a result of microbial enzymes converting the
Chronic Urticaria or Hives
Chronic urticaria (CU) is a type of hives, also called nettle rash, that lasts for more than six weeks. Shorter bouts of hives are considered acute urticaria and are treated differently. Urticaria can be a manifestation of many conditions and