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CSU explained: a complete guide for newly diagnosed patients
Everything you need in one place — what CSU is, how it's diagnosed, how treatment works step-by-step, and where to find support.
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DiagnosisArticle
What tests will my doctor do for CSU?
History, examination and a few targeted blood tests — and why extensive allergy testing is rarely needed.
6 min readSymptomsArticle
Hives vs angioedema: spotting the difference
Surface wheals and deeper swelling — how long each lasts and when angioedema needs urgent care.
5 min readPatient LifestyleArticle
10 ways to sleep better during a flare
Cool rooms, cotton bedding, wind-down routines and what to tell your doctor about night itch.
7 min readCSU BasicsArticle
Is CSU an allergy? What's really happening in your skin
Mast cells, histamine and the immune system, explained in plain language.
6 min readTreatment & ManagementTool
How to use the UAS7 diary
Score hives and itch each day for a week and share your total with your doctor.
4 min readTreatment & ManagementGuide
The step-by-step treatment pathway, in one picture
How doctors build and adjust a plan when symptoms aren't controlled. No medicine recommendations.
Infographic · EN/हिExpert InsightsVideo
Ask the dermatologist: managing long-term CSU
Recording from our patient webinar, with Hindi captions.
24 min · Oct 2026Research & EvidenceArticle
What's new in urticaria research: a patient-friendly summary
The latest international guideline update and what it means for people in India.
9 min · Sep 2026Patient Rights & SupportGuide (PDF)
Know your rights: accessing care and reimbursement in India
Government schemes, insurance questions and how to ask for a second opinion.
PDF · Sep 2026Patient LifestyleGuide
Talking about CSU at school and work
What to say, what to ask for, and a letter you can share with a teacher or manager.
5 min readSymptomsFAQ
Is angioedema dangerous?
Most episodes are not, but swelling of the tongue or throat needs emergency care immediately — call 112.
2 min readCSU BasicsArticle
Triggers that can make flares worse
Heat, pressure, NSAID painkillers, alcohol and stress — and why food is rarely the cause.
5 min readFree · English & हिंदी
Make the most of your next doctor visit
Our free Doctor Discussion Guide helps you explain what CSU is doing to your life, track your symptoms for a week and ask the right questions. Print it or keep it on your phone.
- Appointment checklist — what to bring
- Questions to ask your doctor
- 7-day symptom diary (UAS7) with scoring
PDF · 4 pages · Medically reviewed · No sign-up needed