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Mario Sánchez-Borges1, Arnaldo Capriles-Hulett, Fernan Caballero-Fonseca

  • 1Departamento de Alergología e Inmunología Clínica, Clínica El Ávila, 6a. transversal Urb. Altamira, piso 8, consultorio 803, Caracas 1060, Venezuela. sanchezbmario@gmail.com.

Revista Alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
|June 11, 2014
PubMed

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This study highlights key differences in pediatric urticaria triggers and subtypes between acute and chronic cases in a developing country. Findings emphasize the prevalence of spontaneous, papular, drug-induced, and dermographic urticaria in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Limited data exists on childhood urticaria, particularly in resource-limited settings.
  • Urticaria presents unique diagnostic and management challenges in pediatric populations.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of pediatric urticaria in a developing country.
  • To differentiate features of acute versus chronic urticaria in children.

Summary:

  • A prospective study of 123 children with urticaria revealed acute urticaria is more frequent than chronic.
  • Triggers varied, with insects, foods, and drugs common in acute urticaria, and skin pressure in chronic.
  • Spontaneous, papular, drug-induced, and dermographic urticaria were the most common subtypes.

Impact:

  • Provides crucial epidemiological data on pediatric urticaria in developing nations.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding diagnosis and management of childhood urticaria.
  • Highlights the need for further research into specific triggers and subtypes in diverse populations.
Abstract

Keywords:
AngioedemaChildhoodUrticaria

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