skin specialist in pune Aashay The skin, hair and laser clinic Urticaria/ hives hives appear as raised areas on any part of the skin which are red and very itchy. Hives are very common. They can be acute lasting for 6 weeks or chronic persisting for more than six weeks. Hives/Urticaria can be triggered by certain foods, infections, stress and pollens. Avoiding triggers is the mainstay in the management of urticaria. For issues related to skin allergies contact us at Aashay The skin, hair and laser clinic.