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Consensus statement on the management of urticaria.

Kiran V Godse¹, Vijay Zawar, Ds Krupashankar

¹Form the Shree Skin Centre & Pathology Laboratory, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology

|November 29, 2011

Summary

This guideline addresses urticaria (hives), a challenging skin condition. It recommends second-generation antihistamines as a first-line treatment for effective symptom relief.

Keywords:

Chronic urticaria consensus statement definition treatment urticaria

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Dermatology
Allergology
Immunology

Background:

Urticaria is a complex skin condition with diverse presentations, making diagnosis difficult.
Current diagnostic methods for urticaria are often non-specific and costly, complicating management.
Chronic urticaria significantly impacts patients' quality of life, necessitating effective therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive guideline on the definition, causes, classification, and management of urticaria.
To outline evidence-based treatment approaches for urticaria, focusing on patient outcomes.
To offer practical recommendations for clinicians managing patients with urticaria.

Main Methods:

Development of a consensus statement by the Special Interest Group - Urticaria (IADVL).
Review and synthesis of current knowledge on urticaria diagnosis and treatment.
Formulation of recommendations based on expert consensus and available evidence.

Main Results:

Urticaria management involves identifying and eliminating triggers alongside symptomatic treatment.
Second-generation non-sedating H1 antihistamines are recommended as the first-line therapy.
Dosage titration of antihistamines up to four times the standard dose is advised for non-responders.

Conclusions:

Effective urticaria management requires a multi-faceted approach, including trigger identification and pharmacotherapy.
H1 antihistamines provide a cost-effective and generally safe treatment option for urticaria.
Alternative treatment strategies should be considered for patients refractory to standard antihistamine therapy, considering cost-effectiveness.