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Urticaria in children

S Ghosh1, A J Kanwar, S Kaur

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Pediatric Dermatology
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
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Identifying the causes of urticaria (hives) in children is often easier than in adults. This study found definitive or probable causes in over 80% of pediatric cases, with physical triggers being most common.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Urticaria, commonly known as hives, affects a significant number of children.
  • Determining the specific etiologic factors in pediatric urticaria is crucial for effective management.
  • Previous research indicates variability in identifying urticaria causes across different age groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the etiologic factors responsible for urticaria in a pediatric cohort.
  • To compare the identifiability of urticaria causes in children versus adults.
  • To provide insights into the common triggers of urticaria in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 44 children diagnosed with urticaria at a specialized Urticaria Clinic.
  • Classification of urticaria as acute or chronic.

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  • Categorization of identified etiologic factors into definitive, probable, or unknown.

    • Main Results:

    • A definitive etiology was identified in 40% of children, with physical urticarias (15/18) being the most common, followed by food (2/18) and drug (1/18) triggers.
    • Probable etiologic factors were found in 43% of patients, with multiple factors identified in some cases.
    • In 25% of children, the cause of urticaria could not be established.
    • The study suggests a higher rate of identifiable etiologic factors in children compared to adults.

    Conclusions:

    • Etiologic factors for urticaria appear to be more readily identifiable in children than in adults.
    • Physical urticarias represent a significant proportion of identifiable causes in pediatric cases.
    • Further research may elucidate the reasons for higher identifiability of causes in pediatric urticaria.