Definition, classification, and routine diagnosis of urticaria: a consensus report.
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.
Zuberbier
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Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany. torsten.zuberbier@charite.de
Greaves
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Juhlin
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Kobza-Black
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Maurer
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Stingl
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Henz
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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*