Doctors raced to identify triggers: foods, medications, infections, even stress. Was it acute urticaria that would fade in weeks—or chronic, the kind that lingers without explanation? With antihistamines, short steroid courses, and soothing menthol creams, the flare-ups slowly came under control. He learned to listen to his body, avoid known triggers, and never ignore swelling around the face or mouth again. What once felt like “just hives” became a reminder that skin reactions can signal something far more serious—and that timely treatment can quietly save a life.
