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Chronic urticaria

Expert/s: Prof Rodney Sinclair

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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 Vivienne Miller, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 26 mins

Guest: Prof Rodney Sinclair, Professor of Dermatology

Recommended Resource:

Chronic Inducible Urticaria (CINDU)
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Clinical Trial
Did you know that you can refer your patients for a telehealth consultation at Sinclair Dermatology?Please visit www.sinclairdermatology.com.au or ask your patient to call (03) 9654 2426 for more information.

Last Updated: 10 Feb, 2022

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Last Updated: 10 Feb, 2022

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