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6. Sands MF, Blume JW, Schwartz SA. Successful treatment of 3 patients with recurrent idiopathic angioedema with omalizumab. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007;120:979-81. 7. Metz M, Maurer M. Omalizumab in chronic urticaria. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012;12:406-11. 8. Rodríguez-Trabado A, Fernández Pereira LM, Romero-Chala S, García-Trujillo JA, Cámara Hijón C. Monitoring omalizumab treatment...

Chronic urticaria is highly prevalent in the general population, and while there are multiple treatments for the disorder, the results obtained are not completely satisfactory. The second-generation H1 antihistamines remain the symptomatic treatment option of choice. Depending on the different pharmacokinetics and H1 receptor affinity of each drug substance, different concentrations in skin can...

Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria is thought to occur due the patient's predilection produce self-reactions. Urticaria contributes loss of sleep, anxiety, depression, lack motivation and social isolation, which may contribute a substantial decrease in quality life. unpredictable can impair usual everyday activities. Autoimmune thyroid disorders are as consequence immune system dysregula...

helicobacter pylori, the most important cause of gastritis and peptic ulcer, has recently been associated with several extradigestive diseases. the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection and effects of bacterium eradication in 50 patients affected by idiopathic chronic urticaria. helicobacter pylori was assessed by serology or biopsy and urease test or 1...

Chronic urticaria has long been thought to be associated with autoimmune conditions, in particular autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). We detail an unusual case of a 49-year-old patient presenting with urticaria distributed on both shins and hands, with no known associated triggers, and subsequently diagnosed with AITD. The urticaria resolved upon treatment of the AITD. We also summarize the cur...

Background: In spite of the frequency of chronic urticaria, there are no epidemiological studies on its prevalence in Argentina. oBjective: The objective of this study was to define the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of chronic urticaria patients in Buenos Aires. Methods: The population studied were the members of the Italian Hospital Medical Care Program, a prepaid health maint...

Chronic spontaneous urticaria, also known as chronic idiopathic urticaria or simply chronic urticaria, is a common disorder that has a prevalence in the general population that ranges between 0.5% and 1%. This condition negatively affects the patient's quality of life and has considerable impact on direct and indirect health-related costs. Chronic urticaria is difficult to manage. Nonsedating H...

In June 2014 a group of dermatologists met in Madrid to reflect on our specialty’s role in managing a highly prevalent skin disease: chronic urticaria. The reflections were motivated by the advances in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of this condition that have emerged over the last 5 years. Patients with chronic urticaria develop wheals, angioedema, or both almost daily, and their dis...