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[Urticaria in children--the current etiopathogenetic and clinico-therapeutic aspects]
1Clinica de Pediatrie, Spitalul Clinic de Copii Dr. Victor Gomoiu, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Carol Davila, Bucureşti.
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This study reviews current data on childhood urticaria, covering its causes, diagnosis, and treatment. It highlights the effectiveness of newer antihistamines for managing this common pediatric skin condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Immunology
Context:
- Urticaria is a prevalent condition in pediatric populations.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
Purpose:
- To provide updated information on the etiology, pathogenesis, and pathology of urticaria in children.
- To outline diagnostic approaches, including clinical and paraclinical data.
- To review therapeutic strategies, emphasizing advanced antihistamines.
Summary:
- The review details the origins and mechanisms of urticaria.
- Diagnostic criteria and investigations are discussed.
- Current treatment options are evaluated, with a focus on the benefits of second-generation antihistamines.
Impact:
- Offers a comprehensive resource for clinicians managing pediatric urticaria.
- Emphasizes evidence-based treatment strategies for improved patient outcomes.
- Contributes to the understanding and management of allergic skin diseases in children.
Abstract:
The authors present actualized data regarding urticaria, which is frequently encountered in children. The first part presents the etiology, pathogenesis and pathological aspects of urticaria. Next, are discussed clinical and paraclinical data, useful for the diagnosis. An important step in the diagnosis work-up is to establish the etiology. A large space is dedicated to the therapeutical aspects, insisting upon the superiority (the advantages, the efficacy) of last generation antihistaminic drugs.