URTICARIA
Essentials of Diagnosis
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Spontaneous development of wheals produced by a transudate
through the injured walls of arterioles and capillaries, may be due to ingested
food or drug, bite of insects or parasites.
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Circumscribed areas of oedema may be slightly
pink in colour.
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Trunk is the common site.
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In children papules and vesicles may develop instead
of wheals.
Treatment
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Careful history may give indication if it is due
to ingested food or drugs.
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Antihistamine therapy is useful. Citrazine tab
daily × 5 days.
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Corticosteroids should be given in acute attack
but may not be very useful in chronic patients.
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Soothing lotions or creams with 2% Phenol,
Menthol or Camphor may be used.
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Deworming may be done.
