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Urticaria: Etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

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Review Article

Author Details : Sajid A. Mulani, Firoj A. Tamboli*, Priti C. Kokate, Yogesh S. Kolekar, Asavari R. Rasam, Shreyash D. Tarlekar, Shweta S. Patil

Volume : 9, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 207-213

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2022.038

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Abstract

Urticaria is the most common skin disease, it may be chronic or acute. Infections, medicines, psychogenic factors, food, and respiratory allergens such factors are accused of etiology. But sometimes it may be idiopathic. H1 antihistamines and short-term systemic corticosteroids are taken for the treatment. H2 antagonists may be preferred during resistant cases. Cyclosporine, omalizumab, and leukotriene receptor antagonists are other treatment options considered during missed events.

Keywords: Urticaria, Wheals, Angioedema, Treatment

How to cite : Mulani S A, Tamboli F A, Kokate P C, Kolekar Y S, Rasam A R, Tarlekar S D, Patil S S, Urticaria: Etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2022;9(4):207-213

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