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Urticaria in childhood

Carlo Caffarelli1, Marzia Duse2, Alberto Martelli3

  • 1Clinica Pediatrica, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Italy. carlo.caffarelli@unipr.it.

Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis
|October 2, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Histaminergic urticaria and angioedema are common in children, classified by duration and triggers. This review covers current diagnosis and treatment, highlighting progress and remaining questions in pediatric histamine-related hives.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Histaminergic urticaria-angioedema is a frequent pediatric condition.
  • Clinical classification includes acute and chronic forms, with further categorization based on triggering factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review diagnostic approaches for histaminergic urticaria-angioedema in children.
  • To discuss current and emerging therapeutic strategies for this condition.
  • To highlight recent advancements and identify areas needing further research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric histaminergic urticaria-angioedema.
  • Analysis of clinical criteria for classification.
  • Synthesis of current understanding and future research directions.

Main Results:

  • Established clinical criteria for classifying urticaria-angioedema based on duration and triggers.
  • Identified key diagnostic pathways and therapeutic interventions.
  • Summarized progress in understanding the pathophysiology and management.

Conclusions:

  • Diagnosis and management of pediatric histaminergic urticaria-angioedema have advanced.
  • Further research is needed to address unresolved issues in this common childhood condition.
  • A comprehensive understanding of triggers and tailored therapies remains crucial.

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