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Urticaria

T Mahmood1

  • 1UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark.

American Family Physician
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
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Urticaria, or hives, is a common skin condition. Identifying triggers is key to managing this itchy rash, with new non-sedating antihistamines offering better symptom control.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Urticaria (hives) is a prevalent skin condition affecting 15-20% of the population.
  • Characterized by transient, pruritic, erythematous papules or wheals.
  • Protracted urticaria presents a clinical challenge, impacting patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of identifying urticaria triggers.
  • To discuss the role of mast cell mediators in urticaria pathogenesis.
  • To review current and emerging treatment options for urticaria management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on urticaria triggers and pathophysiology.
  • Analysis of clinical characteristics of urticarial lesions.
  • Evaluation of therapeutic strategies, including newer antihistamines.

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Main Results:

  • Common urticaria triggers include foods, drugs, and other environmental agents.
  • Mediator release from skin mast cells is central to urticaria development.
  • Non-sedating antihistamines show promise for effective symptom control with fewer side effects.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate identification of urticaria-precipitating agents is essential for effective treatment.
  • Newer antihistamines offer improved management of urticarial symptoms.
  • Further research into urticaria triggers and treatments is warranted.