Pseudo-allergen-free diet in chronic urticaria.
An elimination diet for additives and tyramine was prescribed to 67 patients with chronic urticaria. 55% of them reacted favorably. Success of dietary treatment was associated with atopy and normal levels of biochemical markers of inflammation.
D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005503:Food Additives; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010627:Phenethylamines; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014439:Tyramine; D014581:Urticaria / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000276:immunology
D005503:Food Additives; D010627:Phenethylamines; D014439:Tyramine