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 David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

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

Total time: 26 mins

 

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In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Chronic urticaria lasts at least six weeks may last indefinitely for months to years</li>
<li>The causes of urticaria are multifactorial, such as viral infections, drugs, but most cases have no definite cause</li>
<li>High dose antihistamines are the main treatment for acute and chronic urticaria</li>
<li>Chronic urticaria may respond to new treatments, such as monoclonal antibody therapy</li>
</ul>
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Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator
Expert: Prof Rodney Sinclair, Professor of Dermatology, University of Melbourne; Founder and Director of Sinclair Dermatology; Director of Dermatology, Epworth Hospital; Head of the Epworth Dermatology Research Centre
Total time: 26 mins
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