Chronic urticaria

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In this episode:

  • Chronic urticaria lasts at least six weeks may last indefinitely for months to years
  • The causes of urticaria are multifactorial, such as viral infections, drugs, but most cases have no definite cause
  • High dose antihistamines are the main treatment for acute and chronic urticaria
  • Chronic urticaria may respond to new treatments, such as monoclonal antibody therapy

 

Host: Dr Vivienne Miller, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 26 mins

Guest: Prof Rodney Sinclair, Professor of Dermatology

 

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Last Updated: 10 Feb, 2022

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Professor of Dermatology, University of Melbourne; Founder and Director of Sinclair Dermatology; Director of Dermatology, Epworth Hospital; Head of the Epworth Dermatology Research Centre

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