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  • Title: [Chronic urticaria: which evaluation? Which management?].
    Author: Tas S.
    Journal: Rev Med Brux; 2008 Sep; 29(4):409-14. PubMed ID: 18949996.
    Abstract:
    Chronic urticaria (CU) is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by the recurrence of transient and itching maculopapular skin lesions for more than 6 weeks. Clinical diagnosis is easy but eliciting factors are rarely evidenced. Recently, autoimmune mechanisms have been recognized as a cause of CU. Carefully history and physical examination are the most important elements of the etiological diagnosis. Exhausted tests are expensive and their cost-effectiveness is low. In the vast majority of cases this disease is benign but the quality of life can be severely affected. Second generation non-sedating antihistamines are the cornerstone of the treatment.
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