Chronic urticaria (CU) is a common disease defined by itchy wheals, with or without angioedema, lasting >6 weeks. In chronic spontaneous CU (CSU), hives and angioedema occur with or without a clear etiology, whereas in chronic inducible urticaria (CIU), urticarial symptoms are triggered by specific stimuli. The prevalence of CU in children is about 0.1%-0.3%, somewhat lower than in adults, in whom prevalence is 0.5%-1%, and most cases occur in children between 6 and 11 years of age. 1,2 CU in children has a better prognosis with earlier self-resolution as compared to adults. 3 It has been shown that one-third and one-half of children with CSU
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