To prevent urticaria (hives), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Diet
- Food/additives, e.g., milk, eggs, fish (food allergens).
- Spicy food
- Food preservatives and / or food coloring.
- Physical activity
- Heavy exertion
- Mechanical irritation/pressure
Environmental stress – intoxications (poisonings).
- Solar radiation
- Strong cold / heat