Hives themselves are very common. So what sets chronic spontaneous urticaria apart?

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Urticaria may be acute or chronic. As opposed to acute urticaria, chronic urticaria is defined by recurrent episodes occurring at least twice a week for 6 weeks (Grattan, Sabroe, & Greaves, 2002).

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When hives last for less than 6 weeks, doctors refer to them as "acute urticaria." This type of hives is the most common kind in children.