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Urticaria among Danish children in general practice.
Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
|May 1, 1985
Summary
This study found that most childhood urticaria cases seen by general practitioners are acute, with pruritus and exanthema as common symptoms. Aetiology was often unclear, and treatment primarily involved antihistamines.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric dermatology
- General practice research
- Epidemiology of skin conditions
Background:
- Urticaria is a common skin condition in children.
- Understanding its presentation in general practice is crucial for appropriate management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics and management of childhood urticaria in Danish general practice.
- To differentiate general practice cases from dermatology clinic cases.
Main Methods:
- Prospective recording of childhood urticaria cases by 186 general practitioners over three months.
- Data collection on patient demographics, symptoms, duration, aetiology, and treatment.
Main Results:
- 97 children with urticaria were recorded; no sex difference was observed.
- Pruritus and exanthema were present in 88% of cases; aetiology was elucidated in only 17%.
- Most cases were acute, with short duration, and treated with antihistamines.
Conclusions:
- Childhood urticaria in general practice predominantly presents as acute cases.
- Further investigation into aetiology may be warranted, but many cases resolve quickly.
- Management typically involves symptomatic treatment with antihistamines.