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Chronic urticaria: background, evaluation, and treatment.

E N Charlesworth1

  • 1Department of Dermatology & Allergy, Shannon Clinic, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 215 E. College, San Angelo, TX 76903, USA. docernie@earthlink.net

Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
|March 15, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Urticaria and angioedema affect many, causing frustration for patients and physicians. This review aids in understanding the causes and effective treatment plans for these common skin conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Immunology
  • Allergy

Background:

  • Urticaria and angioedema are common, affecting 15% of the population.
  • These conditions are challenging to diagnose and manage, leading to patient and physician frustration.
  • Current diagnostic approaches, including laboratory and allergy testing, often have low yield.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present recent information on urticaria and angioedema.
  • To aid physicians in understanding the pathophysiology of these conditions.
  • To assist in formulating effective evaluation and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature.
  • Clinical context application of new information.
  • Focus on pathophysiology and diagnostic/treatment planning.

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Main Results:

  • Provides updated insights into urticaria and angioedema.
  • Highlights the challenges in current diagnostic and treatment paradigms.
  • Emphasizes the need for a structured approach to patient care.

Conclusions:

  • A better understanding of pathophysiology can guide clinical decisions.
  • Intelligent evaluation and treatment plans are crucial for managing urticaria and angioedema.
  • This review aims to improve patient outcomes by empowering physicians with current knowledge.