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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 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.