Angioedema is sudden swelling that is often caused by an allergic reaction. It can be very serious if the throat becomes swollen and breathing is affected. Treatment can help keep the swelling under control. If an allergic reaction is the cause of swelling, a raised, itchy rash (hives) is usually present. Areas of the body […]
Kiran V Godse MD PhD FRCP (Glasgow) Professor, Department of Dermatology, Dr DY Patil Medical College and Hospital; Consultant Dermatologist, Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Anant Patil MD Pharmacology Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Dr DY Patil Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Urticaria, commonly known as ‘hives’, is a skin rash which can have allergic and non-allergic causes. This handbook is an initiative of the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCARE). Divided into 22 sections, the text begins with an overview of urticaria, its classification, and aetiopathogenesis. The next […]