Urticaria

10 Facts about

Urticaria

Dr Miriam Kinai

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1. Urticaria is also known as hives or wheals.

2. Urticaria occurs in all races and affects approximately one fifth of the general population at one time in their life.

3. Urticaria is the most common skin disorder in the emergency department.

4. Urticaria should be managed emergently since it can progress to life threatening angioedema and anaphylaxis.

5. Acute urticaria lasts for less than 6 weeks.

6. Chronic urticaria lasts for more than 6 weeks.

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7. Acute urticaria has an equal incidence in both men and women.

8. Chronic urticaria occurs more frequently in women.

9. Common causes of acute urticaria include drugs such as penicillins, foods such as peanuts, and stings from insects such as bees.

10. Common causes of chronic urticaria include autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren’s syndrome, and autoimmune thyroiditis.

Adapted from Urticaria by Dr Miriam Kinai which teaches about this common skin disease.

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