Chronic urticaria occurs in about 0.1% of the population (Greaves, 2000). Patients previously classified as having chronic idiopathic or "ordinary" urticaria are now divided into two groups ...

Background: Chronic idiopathic urticaria is a distressing condition that severely affects patients' quality of life. The overall costs associated with this disease, both for the healthcare payer ...

These quiz questions about chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) are derived from current literature. Are you up to date? At the end of the quiz, compare your score with those of your physician ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Acute urticaria (hives) is a common skin condition that affects up to 20% of people at some point in their lives. It can transition into chronic urticaria ...

She specializes in the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria, severe persistent asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis, recurring infections, and allergic dermatologic conditions. In this day and age ...

Also approved for chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) – hives caused by an allergic reaction to a food or drug – the new formulation developed by Genentech prevents the need for healthcare ...