Abstract
Hives are abrupt onset of hives with or without angioedema (deep tissue edema).There are two ways of classifying urticaria. The first is for the duration of their symptoms and the second form of classification is based according to the stimulus which does occur.Hives comes with bright and intensely pruritic, easy to visualize and diagnose high, circumscribed hives, 1 to 2cm, erythematous and reflecting edema of the superficial skin, otherwise the angioedema is described as a localized edema, painful and hot.Angioedema has prediction by mouth, face, oropharynx and genitals.Comprehensive education known triggers and use of antihistamines is recommended.
Keywords
Urticaria. angioedema. hives. itching. antihistamines.
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2. P. Schaefer. Urticaria: Evaluation and Treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2011;83 (9):1078-1084.
3. C. Termeer, P. Staucah et al. Chronic spontaneous urticaria –a management pathway for patients withchronic spontaneous urticaria. Journal of the German Society of Dermatology. 2015. doi: 10.1111/ddg.12633.
4. M. Sánchez-Borges et al. Diagnosis and Treatment of Urticaria and Angioedema: A Worldwide Perspective. World Allergy Organization Position Paper. 2012.;5:125-147.
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