What are clinical types of urticaria?

• Acute urticaria (less then 6 weeks) • Episodic urticaria (intermittent attacks of urticaria few to several weeks) • Chronic urticaria (more than to 6 weeks) Generalized ordinary urticaria (hives) presents with spontaneous wheals anywhere on the body. Ordinary urticaria is also known as spontaneous urticaria or idiopathic urticaria Urticaria may not be present all the time. Some find it more noticeable at certain times of day, or when they are warm or emotionally upset