Chronic Urticaria : Indian Context—Challenges and Treatment Options
Joint Authors
Singh, Harpal
Hissaria, Pravin
Khan, Sujoy
Roy, Sitesh
Padukudru Anand, Mahesh
Maitra, Anirban
Nag, Nalin
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Urticaria is a common condition that occurs in both children and adults.
Most cases have no specific allergic trigger and the aetiology of urticaria remains idiopathic and occasionally spontaneous in nature.
Inappropriate advice such as avoidance of foods (milk, egg, prawn, and brinjal) is common place in certain sections of India mostly by nonspecialists that should not be routinely recommended.
It is important to look for physical urticarias such as pressure urticaria in chronic cases, which may be present either alone or in combination with other causes.
Autoimmune causes for chronic urticaria have been found to play an important role in a significant proportion of patients.
Long-acting nonsedating antihistamines at higher than the standard doses is safe and effective.
Quality of life is affected adversely in patients with chronic symptomatic urticaria and some may require multidisciplinary management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khan, Sujoy& Maitra, Anirban& Hissaria, Pravin& Roy, Sitesh& Padukudru Anand, Mahesh& Nag, Nalin…[et al.]. 2013. Chronic Urticaria : Indian Context—Challenges and Treatment Options. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488346
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khan, Sujoy…[et al.]. Chronic Urticaria : Indian Context—Challenges and Treatment Options. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488346
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khan, Sujoy& Maitra, Anirban& Hissaria, Pravin& Roy, Sitesh& Padukudru Anand, Mahesh& Nag, Nalin…[et al.]. Chronic Urticaria : Indian Context—Challenges and Treatment Options. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488346
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488346