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• Urticaria is a common inflammatory condition of skin that results in weals (red skin signs with itching) and/or angioedema (swelling due to fluid accumulation). It is seen in individuals of a wide age group and may be described as acute or chronic, based on the duration of the signs and symptoms
  • Acute Urticaria is a common skin condition that usually lasts less than 6 weeks. The signs and symptoms are observed for a short-term; it often resolves between a few minutes to a few days
  • Chronic Urticaria is a skin condition that usually lasts over 6 weeks. The signs and symptoms are observed for a long-term; daily or periodic occurrence of weals may be noted. It is reported that between 25-30% of the individuals with Acute Urticaria may develop Chronic Urticaria
• The condition may be triggered by factors that include common cold and flu (in many cases), bacterial infections, autoimmune disorders, certain medications, food allergies, and physical contact with certain substances. In many cases, no cause is established for Urticaria
• Any region of body skin may be affected, but usually the head and neck, chest and back, arms and legs are involved. Intense itching may lead to skin ulceration and scarring, which can cause emotional stress from cosmetic concerns
• Urticaria is treated symptomatically and by avoiding the known triggers. Although, Acute Urticaria may not need treatment and the condition may resolve on its own, in some individuals
• In individuals requiring treatment, the condition is treated using topical ointments and creams, antihistamines, and immunosuppressive medication, in case of severe signs and symptoms. The prognosis with adequate treatment is usually good
• In many individuals, Acute Urticaria is a short-term duration skin condition that is known to get better on its own without any treatment. However, in a considerable number of individuals, Chronic Urticaria is a long-term duration skin condition that may recur for years. This can affect the quality of life resulting in severe emotional stress

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