Urticaria, commonly known as `hives', is a skin rash which can have allergic and non-allergic causes. This new edition is a concise guide to the diagnosis and treatment of urticaria for dermatologists and trainees. Divided into eight sections, the text begins with an introduction to the classification and diagnosis of urticaria. The following chapters cover different types of urticaria and treatment methods. The second edition has been fully updated and new topics added to provide the latest information in the field. Photographs, illustrations and tables...

This book is the result of extensive effort from GA2LEN Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCARE) all over the world. The book contains interesting cases from UCARE centers. UCAREs can help to improve the management of difficult to treat conditions such as urticaria. It is an extensive effort from GA2LEN Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCARE) all over the world. Interesting cases of urticaria useful for practicing dermatologists, family physicians and allergy specialists World renowned authors from global network of Urticaria Centers of Reference and...

Urticaria, commonly known as 'hives', is a skin rash which can have allergic and non-allergic causes. This handbook is an initiative of the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCARE). Divided into 22 sections, the text begins with an overview of urticaria, its classification, and aetiopathogenesis. The next chapters describe different types of urticaria, diagnostic measures, and therapeutic management. The final sections examine urticaria in children, in the elderly, in pregnancy and lactation, and in...