Histaminergic angioedema: similarities and differences between isolated angioedema and chronic urticaria with angioedema

Urticaria and angioedema

Urticaria (hives) is a common disorder that often presents with angioedema (swelling that occurs beneath the skin). It is generally classified as acute, chronic or physical. Second-generation, non-sedating H1-receptor antihistamines represent the mainstay of therapy for both acute and chronic urticaria. Angioedema can occur in the absence of urticaria, with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) i...

Urticaria and angioedema.

Urticaria and angioedema are ancient diseases. Many different names have been used to describe them, and many different theories have been postulated to explain their origin and pathogenesis. The current classification and nomenclature of urticaria and angioedema have evolved over several millennia, with many detours and problems, some of which still remain to be solved. This chapter describes ...

Urticaria and angioedema.

Urticaria and angioedema.

Urticaria, also known as hives, and angioedema, where the swelling occurs below the skin instead of on the skin, are extremely common but there is a misconception that the most likely cause is an allergic reaction. Chronic urticaria in particular is rarely due to allergy. Equally for angioedema, many will consider the exceptionally rare hereditary angioedema (HAE), but in fact other medical cau...

Urticaria and Angioedema Associated with Haloperidol

Sir, An 11-year-old girl presented in dermatology outdoor with facial edema, mainly affecting eyelids and lips [Figure 1], and widespread itchy urticarial lesions [Figure 2], accompanied with pain in the abdomen. There was no history of fever, chills, dizziness, and upper respiratory symptoms. She was a known case of type 1 diabetes mellitus and was regularly on insulin for the past 1 year. The...