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Practical help for every step of your CSU journey

Guides, checklists and a caring community — to help you understand your condition, talk confidently with your doctor and look after your wellbeing.

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Patient Guidance

Newly diagnosed? Start here for the essentials.

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Understanding Your Condition

Hives, angioedema and CSU explained.

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Preparing for a Doctor Visit

Checklist of what to bring and note.

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

A list to take with you.

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Treatment Discussion Guide

Understand options to discuss together.

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Symptom Tracking

Free UAS7 diary in English & Hindi.

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Quality-of-Life Support

Sleep, skin comfort, work and school.

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Caregiver Resources

Supporting a loved one with CSU.

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Preparing for a doctor visit

Your appointment checklist

Tick items as you go — we'll remember them on this device.

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Questions to ask your doctor

Make the most of your time

  1. Is this chronic spontaneous or inducible urticaria?
  2. Which tests, if any, do I need?
  3. What treatment options are suitable for me, and what are the next steps if they don't work?
  4. How should I track my symptoms?
  5. When should I come back, or seek urgent care?
  6. Should I see a specialist (dermatologist or allergist)?
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Symptom tracking

Track your symptoms, see your progress

The UAS7 (Urticaria Activity Score over 7 days) is a simple daily record of hives and itch that many doctors use to understand how active CSU is. Score each day once, then share the total with your doctor.

How to score each day Hives: 0 = none · 1 = fewer than 20 · 2 = 20–50 · 3 = more than 50 (or large areas) Itch: 0 = none · 1 = mild · 2 = moderate · 3 = intense
Printable diary

Treatment Discussion Guide

Doctors usually follow a step-by-step approach — starting with non-drowsy antihistamines and adjusting or adding treatments if symptoms aren't controlled. Our guide helps you understand the steps so you can decide together. We never recommend specific medicines.

My week · UAS7

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MTWTFSS Hives Itch
Weekly UAS7 score (0–42)0

Sample week shown — change any day to see your own score. Saved only on this device. A personal record to share with your doctor, not a diagnostic tool.

Wellbeing

Emotional support, caregivers & community

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Emotional Support Resources

Coping with itch, frustration and uncertainty; finding a counsellor; mindfulness audio in Hindi & English.

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Caregiver Resources

How to help without hovering, managing night-time flares, and caring for yourself too.

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Community Support

Moderated monthly peer circles online and in-person meet-ups in major Indian cities.

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School & Workplace Kit

A ready-to-share letter and fact sheet that helps you explain CSU to a teacher, manager or HR team.

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Patient stories

In their own words

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"For two years I thought it was something I was eating. Understanding CSU changed how I talked to my doctor."
Priya, 34 · Bengaluru
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"The symptom diary helped my dermatologist see the full picture in one visit."
Rahul, 41 · Lucknow
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"As a mother, the caregiver circle reminded me that I'm not doing this alone."
Meena, 58 · Caregiver, Pune
FAQs

Common questions about support

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What happens when I click "Get Support"?

You can choose to download a starter pack, join a peer circle, or send a support request. A trained volunteer will point you to relevant resources. We do not provide diagnosis or medical advice.

Can you recommend a doctor near me?

We can't recommend individual doctors. Look for a dermatologist or allergist; clinics with a CSU Care Kiosk have chosen to offer extra CSU information to their patients.

Is my information kept private?

Yes. We collect only what we need, never sell your data and never share it with funders. See our Privacy Policy.

Do you offer financial assistance for treatment?

We do not fund treatment. We can share information about government health schemes (such as Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and state schemes) and our Know your rights guide.

Can family members join support groups?

Yes. We run a dedicated caregivers' circle and family members are welcome in most groups.

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