Download or read book Urticaria Hives or Nettle Rash Types of Urticaria Angio edemas Diagnosis Pathophysiology Laboratory Tests Treatment options etc written by Dr.Hakim Saboowala. and published by Dr.Hakim Saboowala. This book was released on 2020-04-03 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term "urticaria" refers to any of a group of distinct skin conditions that are characterized by itchy, wheal-and-flare skin reactions (hives). In spontaneous urticaria, the most common type, the hives seem to arise without provocation. Spontaneous urticaria is divided into acute (lasting less than six weeks) and chronic types. The pathognomonic itching, hives, and angioedema arise by the same mechanism--cutaneous mast cell activation and release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation--in both acute and chronic urticaria, but these two disorders have different etiological profiles. The underlying cause of acute urticaria cannot be identified in about half of all cases. Chronic urticaria, which is much rarer, is usually caused by autoreactivity, chronic infection, or intolerance to food additives. If the condition persists after the underlying cause has been treated or eliminated, non-sedating antihistamines are the agents of first choice for symptomatic treatment. Unlike acute urticaria, which is self-limited and should be treated symptomatically, chronic urticaria should be treated by the identification and elimination of underlying causes, which is usually curative. An attempt has been made in this Booklet to include the Image Gallery and to discuss comprehensively the types of urticaria, angio-edemas, diagnosis, pathophysiology of urticaria, various laboratory tests and treatment options along with several illustrations. …Dr. H. K. Saboowala. M.B.(Bom) .M.R.S.H.(London)
Download or read book Urticaria Hives or Nettle Rash Types of Urticaria Angio edemas Diagnosis Pathophysiology Laboratory Tests Treatment options etc written by Dr.Hakim Saboowala. and published by Dr.Hakim Saboowala. This book was released on 2020-04-03 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term "urticaria" refers to any of a group of distinct skin conditions that are characterized by itchy, wheal-and-flare skin reactions (hives). In spontaneous urticaria, the most common type, the hives seem to arise without provocation. Spontaneous urticaria is divided into acute (lasting less than six weeks) and chronic types. The pathognomonic itching, hives, and angioedema arise by the same mechanism--cutaneous mast cell activation and release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation--in both acute and chronic urticaria, but these two disorders have different etiological profiles. The underlying cause of acute urticaria cannot be identified in about half of all cases. Chronic urticaria, which is much rarer, is usually caused by autoreactivity, chronic infection, or intolerance to food additives. If the condition persists after the underlying cause has been treated or eliminated, non-sedating antihistamines are the agents of first choice for symptomatic treatment. Unlike acute urticaria, which is self-limited and should be treated symptomatically, chronic urticaria should be treated by the identification and elimination of underlying causes, which is usually curative. An attempt has been made in this Booklet to include the Image Gallery and to discuss comprehensively the types of urticaria, angio-edemas, diagnosis, pathophysiology of urticaria, various laboratory tests and treatment options along with several illustrations. …Dr. H. K. Saboowala. M.B.(Bom) .M.R.S.H.(London)
Download or read book Urticaria and Angioedema written by Selda Pelin Kartal and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the latest advances and scientific knowledge from the leading experts in urticaria and angioedema. The book consists of 15 chapters in which urticaria classification, urticaria etiopathogenesis, urticaria clinics, urticarial syndromes, angioedemas, diagnosis, pathogenesis and pathophysiology of urticaria, and treatment options are discussed. This book also emphasizes on the various laboratory tests necessary for urticarias. One chapter of the book is devoted to comorbidities in chronic spontaneous urticaria. Another chapter is related with pathophysiology and treatment of hereditary angioedema. We are grateful to all the contributors and leading experts for their valuable chapters, which provide an in-depth view of all aspects of the content, backed with the most current literature in the field. We hope that this book will provide interesting knowledge and serve as a comprehensive guide to many physicians dealing with urticaria and angioedemas in their clinical practice.
Download or read book Urticaria written by Beate M. Henz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urticaria is one of the most common dermatological and allergological cutaneous reactions and, compared to other diseases, it is easily recognized by patients and physicians alike. Nevertheless, the disease is highly complex regarding its eliciting causes, its clinical manifestations and its therapy. Thus, a famous New York dermatologist once mentioned that he would rather have a lion than a patient with chronic urticaria walk into his office. This may seem surprising since, to the uninitiated, different types of urticaria look alike, and the pathomechanisms are rather well understood, with mast cells being almost invariably the main effector cells. In 1986, a monograph of the first editor (Prof. Czarnetzki, now with the married name Henz) appeared, giving a detailed and thorough review of the then current state of knowledge regarding all aspects of the disease. Since then, two updates of this book have appeared in the German language, with coworkers of the clinic of Prof. Henz helping in the revision of the various chapters of the old monograph, and with particular emphasis on practical aspects of the disease. The present book is mainly a translation of the second German edition, with only minor updates and with more citations from the literature since the 1986 monograph is no longer available for purchase.
Download or read book Urticaria and Angioedema written by Malcolm W. Greaves and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-04-23 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring current treatment options for skin conditions affecting more than 20% of the population, this reference examines every type of urticaria and angioedema, reviews the mechanisms common to all types of these disorders, and discusses the uses and limitations of existing and emerging treatment regimens for urticaria and angioedema, including a
Download or read book A Comprehensive Review of Urticaria and Angioedema written by and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Urticaria written by Kiran V Godse and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly, either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat, or ears; and they vary in size (from a pencil eraser to a dinner plate), and may join together to form larger areas known as plaques. They can last for hours, or up to one day before fading. This book comprises 33 different urticaria cases from renowned authors at worldwide Urticaria Centres of Reference and Excellence (UCARE). Each case presents patient history and examination, investigation, and diagnosis and management. Clinical images and figures further enhance each case description. Key points Presents 33 clinical cases of urticaria Authored by renowned experts from worldwide Urticaria Centres of Reference and Excellence (UCARE) Each case describes patient history and examination, investigation, diagnosis and management Includes clinical images and figures to enhance learning
Download or read book Handbook of Urticaria written by Kiran V Godse and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2022-01-30 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urticaria, commonly known as ‘hives’, is a skin rash which can have allergic and non-allergic causes. This handbook is an initiative of the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCARE). Divided into 22 sections, the text begins with an overview of urticaria, its classification, and aetiopathogenesis. The next chapters describe different types of urticaria, diagnostic measures, and therapeutic management. The final sections examine urticaria in children, in the elderly, in pregnancy and lactation, and in kidney, liver and cardiac disease. A separate chapter covers patient education material. Authored by renowned worldwide experts, the text is further enhanced by clinical images, tables and figures to assist learning.
Download or read book Urticaria and Angioedema written by Torsten Zuberbier and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urticaria is one of the most common diseases in dermatology and allergy. Unlike many other diseases, the ? eeting nature of the wheals makes ? rst diagnosis by both patients and phy- cians in many cases easy. However, this only refers to the ordinary wheals. The disease itself is highly complex in nature, with variety of clinical manifestations ranging from pinpoi- sized wheals to extensive angiodema. Complexity is also seen in the diversity of possible eliciting factors, the many different clinical subtypes and the therapeutic responsiveness. Only in recent years has a better understanding of the diversity in the different subtypes led to new classi? cations and new evidence-based guidelines for diagnostics and mana- ment of the disease. While mast cells are in the center of most urticaria reactions, it is now clearly understood that the responsible mediators are not only limited to histamines. The current book appears in a series of books by Springer. In 1986, the ? rst monograph was edited by Professor Henz née Chanewsky. Since then, two updates of the book have appeared in the German language with Professor Henz as ? rst editor and T. Zuberbier, J. Grabbe, and E. Monroe as the co-editors of the most recent English version, published in 1998. All these books have been written as a joint effort of Professor Henz together with her team at the Department of Dermatology at the Virchow Clinic, Humboldt University, Berlin.
Download or read book Contact Urticaria Syndrome written by Ana M. Gimenez-Arnau and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contact urticaria syndrome was first defined in 1975 and since then scientific interest has steadily increased. New cases are continuously being reported furnishing information on novel clinical features. A large number of compounds could be responsible for triggering the syndrome including fragrances, cosmetics, latex, preservatives, flavorings, and disinfectants. However, contact urticaria syndrome is often misdiagnosed in part due to a misinterpretation of its clinical manifestation and lack of knowledge of appropriate testing protocols and diagnostic programs. The latter have to be individualized for each patient based on the substance in question, medical history, possible concomitant disease, and clinical symptoms reported after exposure to the suspected culprit. Contact Urticaria Syndrome explains various aspects of this syndrome. The book discusses its definition, history, epidemiology, and occupational relevance. It also provides a detailed discussion of various triggers including proteins, chemical compounds, agricultural chemicals, metals, plants, foods, and other substances. The book describes known immunological and nonimmunological reactions along with diagnostic tools and test procedures. This comprehensive text is a helpful resource for dermatologists, toxicologists, immunologists, physicians, and other health care providers diagnosing and treating patients with contact urticaria syndrome. It summarizes clinical experience that makes it easier for providers to select the appropriate diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches.
Download or read book Contact Urticaria Syndrome written by Ana M. Giménez-Arnau and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contact urticaria is an immediate but transient localized swelling and redness that occurs on the skin after direct contact with an offending substance. It is caused by a variety of compounds, such as foods, preservatives, fragrances, plant and animal products, metals, and rubber latex and the mechanism by which these provoke an immediate urticarial rash at the area of contact can be divided into two categories: non-immunological contact urticaria and immunological (allergic) contact urticaria. Non-immunological contact urticaria typically causes mild localized reactions that clear within hours, e.g. stinging nettle rash. This type of urticaria occurs without prior exposure of a patient's immune system to an allergen. Immunological contact urticaria occurs most commonly in atopic individuals (people who are prone to allergy). Hence prior exposure to an allergen is required for this type of contact urticaria to occur. While there have been other texts written on the subject over the last decade, this book is intended as an easily accessible guide for dermatologists and residents, as well as general practitioners, summarizing the most important concepts that will help physicians identify the signs and symptoms of Contact Urticaria Syndrome in their daily clinical practice. Each chapter is laid out in the following format: Concepts, Tools and Algorithms of Diagnosis and Management, a Clinical Case for each entry, and Recommendations. Additionally, the Volume Editors have worked to provide a global approach to this syndrome using internationally standardized requirements for diagnosis.
Download or read book Urticaria written by Suran Fernando and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urticaria is a common condition, affecting up to 20% of the population at some stage in their lives. It is an important entity to recognise and differentiate from other similar presenting conditions and the clinician ideally needs to be aware of the numerous forms and presentations of urticaria, which varies in terms of severity, chronicity, extent of organ involvement, therapeutic options and prognosis. The book contains 18 chapters, 17 of which are focused on a specific area of importance in this disease. After introducing the topic and discussing the epidemiology of urticaria, the book then comprehensively examines acute urticaria, the various forms of inducible urticaria, urticarial vasculitis, and chronic spontaneous urticaria, a relatively novel term that encompasses chronic autoimmune urticaria and chronic idiopathic urticaria. There is a chapter dedicated to urticaria in children as well as a chapter describing the use of basophil activation tests in chronic urticaria. The final three chapters are devoted to the treatment of urticaria; first line therapies, the role and options of immunosuppression, and the emerging use of omalizumab. The chapters have been written by clinicians and experts in the area from various renowned institutions with the aim of providing a comprehensive yet practical guide to general physicians, dermatologists, clinical immunologists, allergists, and emergency physicians who encounter the problem of urticaria in their practice.
Download or read book Hives written by Alan A. Wanderer and published by Anson Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date presentation of mechanisms and physiology of urticaria and angioedema, arranged in a practical format. Its novelty is that it encourages collaboration between the appropriate people, namely the patient, the healthcare professional and allergy and/or dermatology specialists.
Download or read book Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology written by David Buckley and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides a comprehensive, practical guide to the identification of a range of common dermatological conditions encountered within primary care. It features a problem-based approach to the topics and conditions covered. Clinical photographs, diagrams and pertinent tables along with clear learning objectives, clinical pearls and pitfalls in each chapter facilitate understanding in the diagnosis and management of a range of common dermatological conditions. Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology empowers the reader to develop their understanding of how to deal with a range of common skin, hair and nail problems. It is ideal for training and practising primary care physicians seeking a quick reference guide to use in their clinical practice and the trainee dermatologist seeking a primer on the topic. It is also suitable for other members of the primary care team including nurses, pharmacists, physician associates and clinical assistants, and it is very useful for hospital-based doctors and nurses in other disciplines who want a quick, practical reference to common dermatological problems.
Download or read book Allergy written by Royal College of Physicians of London and published by Royal College of Physicians. This book was released on 2003 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book NP Notes written by ruth McCaffrey and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put this handy guide to work in class, in clinical, and in practice. From screening and assessment tools and differential diagnosis through the most commonly ordered drugs and billing and coding, this volume in the Davis Notes Series presents the information you need every day in a pocket-sized resource.
Download or read book Contact Dermatitis written by Peter J. Frosch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-06-07 with total page 1127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is an unusual event for a textbook covering such a national and international networks and the use of highly specialized field as contact dermatitis to be standardized methodology, a highly differentiated published in its fourth edition within a time period picture can now be painted; we know the major p- of 13 years. When the European and Environmental fessions at risk, as well as the influences of age and Contact Dermatitis Research Group was founded in various cofactors. This is a solid basis for preventive 1985,one of the major goals was to edit a textbook of measures. A new allergen, described in one center, high scientific standard written by renown experts can now be tested on a large scale in a short time and keep it regularly updated. The greatest danger period. If the data evaluation shows an unacceptably for a textbook is to become outdated – then it stays high rate of sensitization in the exposed population, on the bookshelf and is rarely consulted. The contin- regulatory measures will be undertaken to protect uous flow of new medicaments, the fascinating the consumer. A recent example is the “methyldib- improvements in diagnostic image analysis and ever- mo glutaronitrile story. ” changing operative procedures are the reasons for These and other issues of importance are covered considerable knowledge deficits in old textbooks, in depth in the newest edition of this textbook.
