Urticaria / Hives
अर्टिकेरिया / पित्ती
Urticaria presents as raised, itchy welts (hives) on the skin. It can be acute (lasting less than 6 weeks) or chronic. Prof. Dr. Usha Gupta authored the chapter on urticaria in the IADVL undergraduate textbook.
Treatment approach
Management includes identifying triggers, antihistamines (second-generation for fewer side effects), and systemic treatment for chronic cases. We follow a systematic approach to identify the underlying cause — which can range from food allergies to autoimmune conditions.
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