Urticaria: Etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

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.