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Abstract Urticaria (hives) is a common disorder that may be associated with angioedema (swelling that occurs beneath the skin). It is generally classified as acute or chronic, and chronic urticaria is further classified as spontaneous or inducible Second-generation, non-sedating histamine type 1 (H1)-receptor antihistamines represent the ...
Ben-Shoshan, Moshe +3 more
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Urticaria has a complex aetiology and pathogenesis, and is characterized by the presence of wheals with accompanying pruritus or skin burning sensation. In 40% of cases, urticaria may be accompanied by angioedema. Depending on the duration, urticaria may
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Urticaria and other mimickers of urticaria
Urticaria is a mast cell-dependent skin disease characterized by the presence of hives, angioedema, or both in the absence of systemic symptoms. It may be acute, or chronic. (1) Acute urticaria (AU) is common in children, affecting boys and girls equally. Chronic urticaria (CU) affects adult women more (3).
María Isabel Rojo-Gutierrez +10 more
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Urticaria is a group of diseases that share a distinct skin reaction pattern. Triggering of urticaria by infections has been discussed for many years but the exact role and pathogenesis of mast cell activation by infectious processes is unclear.
Wedi Bettina +3 more
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Epidemiology of urticaria including physical urticaria and angioedema in Korea [PDF]
Background/Aims Despite the high burden and frequency of urticaria, its epidemiology is not well known. We investigated the epidemiology of various type of urticaria in Korea and changes in its annual prevalence over 5 years.
Jeong-Hun Seo, Jae-Woo Kwon
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Heat shock proteins (Hsp) play a complex role in cytoprotection, inflammation, and function of the immune system. They may be involved in pathogenesis of various diseases.
Alicja Kasperska-Zając +5 more
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Urticaria in Children Attending Allergy Services
Background: There is little information on urticaria occurring in children, especially in limited resource countries. Objective: To determine the demographic and clinical features of urticaria in children living in a developing country.
Mario Sánchez-Borges +3 more
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Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Urticaria: 2018 Update
. Urticaria is a common dermatological condition that is characterized by wheals and pruritus. Certain types of urticaria can be resistant to treatment, and recurrence is common.
Center for Urticaria Research, Chinese Society of Dermatology∗
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Acute urticaria: differential diagnosis and treatment
Acute urticaria remains one of the most topical pediatric problems. Acute urticaria lasts for up to 6 weeks, during which blisters appear with varying frequency and intensity. In about 40% of cases, urticaria is accompanied by angioedema.
Alexander N. Pampura +3 more
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Contact urticaria to giraffe hair [PDF]
Background: Immediate-type hypersensitivity to animal proteins is a common problem in people occupationally exposed to animals. Methods: A 19-year-old female working as a voluntary zookeeper in her off-time suffered from hives on her forearms following ...
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