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Diagnosis of urticaria
Nicole Schoepke1, Georgios Doumoulakis, Marcus Maurer
1Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Allergie-Centrum-Charité, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Indian Journal of Dermatology
|June 1, 2013
Summary
Acute urticaria evaluation can be simplified using the Urticaria Activity Score. Simple tests can diagnose specific conditions like auto-reactive urticaria and dermographism, avoiding extensive procedures.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergy and Immunology
Background:
- Acute urticaria often presents without clear underlying causes.
- Diagnostic approaches for urticaria can be extensive and costly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline simplified diagnostic procedures for acute urticaria.
- To highlight the utility of specific tests in evaluating urticaria.
Main Methods:
- Review of diagnostic tools for acute urticaria.
- Description of the Urticaria Activity Score.
- Explanation of Autologous Serum Skin Test and ballpoint pen test for dermographism.
Main Results:
- Extensive diagnostic workups are often unnecessary for acute urticaria.
- The Urticaria Activity Score aids in evaluating urticaria severity.
- Specific tests can diagnose auto-reactive urticaria and dermographism efficiently.
Conclusions:
- Simplified diagnostic strategies are effective for acute urticaria.
- Targeted investigations like the Autologous Serum Skin Test and dermographism tests are valuable.
- Routine blood tests can help identify infections contributing to urticaria.
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