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[Which augmentation and trigger factors are relevant in urticaria?]
Julia Zarnowski1, Regina Treudler2,3
1Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig A.ö.R., Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 69, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland. julia.zarnowski@medizin.uni-leipzig.de.
Abstract:
The aim of this review is to present relevant trigger as well as augmentation factors that can induce or exacerbate urticaria on the basis of a current, PubMed-based literature search. In addition to a brief description of relevant influencing factors in acute and chronic inducible urticaria, the focus will be on chronic spontaneous urticaria. In particular, the aggravating role of medication, stress, food, psychological and metabolic comorbidities, infections and inflammation as well as hormonal processes will be discussed.
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