Basic facts and color pictures of urticaria.

1. Urticaria

2. 10 Facts about
Urticaria
Dr Miriam Kinai
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3. 1. Urticaria is also
known as hives or
wheals.
2. Urticaria occurs in all
races and affects
approximately one fifth
of the general
population at one time
in their life.

4. 3. Urticaria is the most
common skin disorder
in the emergency
department.
4. Urticaria should be
managed emergently
since it can progress to
life threatening
angioedema and

5. 5. Acute urticaria lasts
for less than 6 weeks.
6. Chronic urticaria
lasts for more than 6
weeks.

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7. 7. Acute urticaria has
an equal incidence in
both men and women.
8. Chronic urticaria
occurs more frequently
in women.

8. 9. Common causes of
acute urticaria include
drugs such as
penicillins, foods such
as peanuts, and stings
from insects such as
bees.

9. 10. Common causes of
chronic urticaria
include autoimmune
diseases such as
systemic lupus
erythematosus
(SLE), Sjogren’s
syndrome, and
autoimmune thyroiditis.

10. Adapted from Urticaria
by Dr Miriam Kinai
which teaches about
this common skin
disease.
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11. Dark Skin Dermatology
Color Atlas
by Dr Miriam Kinai
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