Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Acute urticaria (hives) is a common skin condition that affects up to 20% of people at some point in their lives. It can transition into chronic urticaria ...
Treatment can include taking over-the-counter antacids like Tums, or prescriptions such as proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers like famotidine, which can reduce some of the acid in the stomach.