
Hives Program
Our experts provide thorough evaluation, comprehensive testing and extensive treatment options for hives (urticaria) and angioedema.
About Hives (Urticaria)
Hives, also called urticaria, is a condition in which red, itchy and swollen/raised areas appear on the skin. Hives affect about 20% of the population at some time during their lives.
Hives can appear all over the body or be limited to one part of the body. They vary in size from small to very large. They may change shape, move around or disappear and reappear over short periods of time. Hives come and go within a few hours. Typically, hives do not last for more than about 24 hours.
Some people with hives may also get swelling or puffiness, called angioedema. This can happen in the face, eyelids, lips, hands, feet and/or genitals.
Learn more about hives
The Lurie Children's Difference
We take a family-centered approach to care and believe the best results occur when the parents, child and healthcare provider work together, each sharing their area of knowledge to help diagnose and manage your child’s hives. Knowing your child and your family allows us to better help you.
Our Specialists
Our integrated team includes physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners and pediatric nursing staff to care for children with hives.
Clinical Research
Lurie Children’s Division of Allergy and Immunology is at the cutting edge of clinical research. We offer our patients with chronic hives the newest treatments as well as opportunities to be part of studies in hopes to discover more treatments and a cure.
We are not currently recruiting patients for hives studies. Check back in the future for updates.
Make an Appointment
We offer easy online scheduling for your child's allergy and immunology needs.
Our Locations
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3393
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook
1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Arlington Heights
Busse Center for Specialty Medicine
880 W. Central Rd, Ste 6400
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 N. Winfield Road
Winfield, Illinois 60190
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
300 Randall Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in New Lenox
1870 N. Silver Cross Blvd. (formerly Clinton Street)
Suite 100
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester
Surgical Treatment Center
2301 Enterprise Drive
Westchester, Illinois 60154
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Grayslake
1475 E. Belvidere Rd. (Rte. 120)
Suite 285, Pavilion C
Grayslake, Illinois 60030-2012
Outpatient Center in Huntley
10350 Haligus Road
Northwestern Medicine, Huntley Hospital Medical Office, Suite 110
Huntley, Illinois 60142
Lurie Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center & Physician Office – Pediatrics in Uptown
4867 N. Broadway Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Lurie Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Skokie
3722 W. Touhy Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60076