Ear seeds and allergy pills: a new combo for hives?

This study tests whether adding ear acupressure (using tiny seed patches on specific ear points) to a standard antihistamine (Loratadine) can better reduce hives symptoms and improve quality of life compared to a sham ear treatment. Sixty-six adults with Wind-Heat type urticaria will be randomly assigned to receive either real or fake ear acupressure for 4 weeks, while all take the same daily antihistamine. The main goal is to see if the real acupressure leads to a greater drop in itch and wheal scores.