Urticaria
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a non-contagious skin disease. It can be acute and chronic. When the conditions last more than six weeks, the hives are chronic.
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a non-contagious skin disease. It can be acute and chronic. When the conditions last more than six weeks, the hives are chronic.
Triggering factors
Symptoms
Treatment
First line – Non sedative second generation antihistamines
Second line – Up to fourfold increase in antihistamines
Third line – Omalizumab – Anti IgE Ab
Fourth line – Corticosteroids