How to Find a Doctor That Treats Chronic Hives
Chronic hives is a condition where a painful rash repeatedly appears on a person's body. Allergies, infections, pressure, exercise, heat or cold can all cause chronic hives. People with this condition have a choice of specialists to turn to; allergists, dermatologists and osteopathic dermatologists can all offer treatment options.
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Find a doctor who treats chronic hives
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Refer to online resources developed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to find an allergist who can treat chronic hives. AAAAI's website features a simple tool to locate a nearby specialist. Patients can search by city, state or ZIP code to find a doctor.
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Locate a dermatologist to treat chronic hives through tools developed by the American Academy of Dermatology. The AAD has a simple search mechanism on its home page that allows patients to find a nearby doctor.
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Search for osteopathic dermatologists to treat chronic hives. Osteopathic dermatologists are doctors who solve dermatologic problems holistically by treating the whole patient. Refer to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology's website for an easy-to-use search tool. A clickable map can help you find a physician nearby.
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Ask your health insurance provider. Find an allergist, dermatologist or osteopathic dermatologist by searching through your health insurance provider's directory of in-network providers, or by calling the customer service line. Contact information is available on your health insurance member card.
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Talk to your primary care physician about your chronic hives. Your family doctor should be able to refer you to a nearby specialist who can help you.
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