How I treat physical urticaria.Shapiro AL.doi:10.1080/00325481.1967.11693089ShapiroArthur L.Taylor & FrancisPostgraduate Medicine
In general, a sun rash is self-limiting, meaning that it typically heals itself and fades away within a few days if UV exposure is avoided. Although PMLE may affect 1 in 5 people, it's estimated that fewer than 26% of those who experience a sun rash need to seek medical attention.16...
Hives, also known as urticaria, are itchy, raised welts that can appear anywhere on your body. They can vary in size from small spots to large patches and may be red or skin-colored. Common symptoms include: Intense itching:This is often the most bothersome symptom and can disrupt daily a...
There is an urgent need to treat obesity comprehensively, especially because significant weight loss such as that achieved with innovative treatments like metabolic surgery and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists can dramatically reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes and cardio...
Dupixent is approved by the FDA to treat asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, prurigo nodularis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), eosinophilic esophagitis and chronic spontaneous urticaria. Learn more:What is Dupixent used for and how does it work...
History and physical examination Headache, blurred vision: consider HVS Familial history for WM and other B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders Skin rash: cryoglobulinemia (palpable purpura), Schnitzler syndrome (urticaria, bone pain, fever) Review of systems for the presence of B symptoms, organomegaly...
Loratadine is a second-generation antihistamine drug used to relieve nasal and non-nasal symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and to treat chronic itching from hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Common side effects of loratadine include headache, drowsiness (somnolence), fatigue, dry...
Hives (urticaria) are red, itchy patches that suddenly appear and disappear within a day. The skin is saying, "Something's not right." Vesicular Rash: This is like chickenpox. These small fluid-filled blisters mainly occur on the torso. COVID Toes: Frostbite-like discoloration on the toes ...
triggers. In some cases, long-term etiologic treatments may provide protection in case of accidental exposures, such as allergen-specific immunotherapy in cases ofHymenopteravenom-induced anaphylaxis. Finally, the patient should know how to treat new symptoms in case they re-appear [2,3,4,5,83...
an itchy butt, the first thing to know is that it's most likely a symptom of another issue—not a disease or condition in itself. Since itching can lead to scratching, tiny cuts, pain, and swelling, it's important to know what's causing the itching to happen—and how to treat it....