title: Definition, classification, and routine diagnosis of urticaria: a consensus report.
abstract: Urticaria is a well-known disease entity; however, with an increasing understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in its pathogenesis, there is also growing evidence for a heterogeneity of urticaria. Currently it is sometimes difficult to compare divergent data reported by different centers researching urticaria due to a lack of precisely described patient populations. A consensus definition and classification of the disease and its subtypes, taking into account new developments, are therefore needed. In addition, this consensus report provides a guideline for diagnostic procedures in different subtypes of urticaria.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany. torsten.zuberbier@charite.de
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zuberbier
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Greaves
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Juhlin
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kobza-Black
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Maurer
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stingl
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Henz
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000799:Angioedema / Q000150:complications; D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D012882:Skin Tests; D014581:Urticaria / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*