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[Urticaria]

G B Guerrero Núñez

Revista Alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)

|January 1, 1997

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Urticaria, a common condition, often has an undetermined cause despite thorough investigation. This review outlines diagnostic approaches and treatments for effective symptom relief in acute and chronic urticaria.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Immunology
Allergy

Context:

Urticaria is a common skin condition with multifactorial etiology.
Determining the exact cause can be challenging despite exhaustive investigations.
Current treatment protocols aim to identify common causes and provide effective symptom relief.

Purpose:

To review the etiological classification of urticaria.
To discuss historical concepts, frequency, and histopathology of urticaria.
To detail the chemical mediators and immunologists involved in urticaria.

Summary:

This review covers the etiological classification, history, and frequency of urticaria.
It examines the histopathology, chemical mediators, and immunological aspects of urticaria.

Diagnostic evaluation methods for acute and chronic urticaria are presented.

Impact:

Provides a comprehensive overview of urticaria for clinicians.
Aids in understanding the complex mechanisms underlying urticaria.
Facilitates improved diagnostic strategies and treatment planning for urticaria patients.