Acute and Chronic Urticaria Diagnosis and Management Taking into Account Their Differences

Abstract Purpose of review Urticaria is a frequent disorder that can present with erythema, edema, and pruritus involving the skin mucous membranes. Early diagnosis proper management urticaria according to type (i.e., acute vs chronic) utmost importance reduce burden disease prevent psychosocial comorbidities. In this review, we aim summarize chronic emphasis on differences. Recent findings Autoimmune mechanisms (type I or IIb autoimmunity) have been recently defined in pathogenesis spontaneous urticaria. Despite high rates symptom control both existing treatment options, new treatments are still needed subset patients. Promising targets CSU include Bruton’s tyrosine kinase, Siglec-8, IL-4/13. Summary Therapeutic challenging despite highly effective treatments. addition symptomatic treatment, elicitation forms clear understanding nature by patient essential. has impact patients’ quality life warranting studies pathogenesis, novel factors determining which patients will likely develop