- Urticaria can be prevented by identifying and avoiding the particular substance or circumstance that triggered the skin reaction.
- Simple lifestyle changes can help in Hives (Urticaria) from recurring in the future.
- Avoid wearing tight clothing or being in high-humidity areas if you have had a recent hives attack, as this may cause another outbreak.
- Keep a food and symptom diary to identify the food that may be triggering the outbreak.
- Persons who are allergic to insect venom may be advised to keep an epinephrine kit for emergency injections to prevent anaphylaxis.