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It is estimated that one out of five persons in the United States experiences at least one episode of hives in their lifetime. That is approximately sixty million people in the U.S., almost twice the population of California. Even if the actual number is over-estimated by fifty percent because of inaccurate diagnosis, thirty million remains an impressive number. Approximately five to ten percent of these patients may experience symptoms from six weeks up to two years or longer. This suggests that 1.5 to 3 million individuals in the U.S experience chronic hives.

There is a paucity of materials to assist health care professionals (HCP) and patients on these conditions.There is in fact no existing publication, past or present, that provides the practical approach discussed in this book for the evaluation and treatment of these conditions. The book will appeal to patients who are desirous of a self-help approach and to HCPs who need time-saving guidance to organize and standardize the evaluation of these conditions.

Many of the common questions that are asked by patients are answered in this book. It is our experience that addressing the following questions allays anxiety that patients experience and will improve their understanding as to why their symptoms are sometimes not diagnosed or brought under control.
•What are urticaria and angioedema?
•Why is it difficult to find the cause of urticaria and/or angioedema?
•Is there a common mechanism that causes urticaria and/or angioedema?
•Why do urticaria and/or angioedema remain only for a short time in some individuals, while other patients experience symptoms for longer periods, sometimes months or years?
•Can the duration of symptoms be predicted for chronic urticaria and/or angioedema?
•Why aren’t antihistamines completely effective in treating urticaria and/or angioedema?
•How can you determine whether a food, food additives, dyes, preservatives, or undetected allergens are causing urticaria and/or angioedema?
•Do psychological factors play a role in causing urticaria and/or angioedema?

This book is very different than existing medical textbooks as it distills the information from a variety of scientific sources to a level that is understandable for patients and for health care professionals, who may not be familiar with these complex conditions.

This book provides time saving tools to gather information efficiently from patients. Key sections may be reproduced for use with multiple patients. The book organizes and standardizes the evaluation and treatment process and encourages a cooperative approach between HCPs and patients that improves outcomes. It can be used by:

•Health care professionals (HCPs) who can advise their patients tocomplete a workbook section. Based upon the workbook information, theHCPs can utilize a numeric algorithm to guide them to discussion(s) ofpossible diagnostic possibilities, laboratory test considerations andtreatment recommendations. •Patients, who believe they have hives or swelling, can completethe workbook section. This is shared with the health careprofessional, who can use the information to consider diagnosticpossibilities, laboratory considerations and treatmentrecommendations. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Very informative
This is a very informative book on chronic urticaria. If you think you have this miserable condition by all means this use the workbook section and take to your Dr! Most Dr's know little to nothing about this. It was very helpful to me.

Hives: The Road to Diagnosis and Treatment of Urticaria
Urticaria hives have plagued me for nearly 3 years.Many visits to a Dermatologist and an Allergist plus numerous blood work-ups have not been of any help. Dr. Wanderer's book "Hives: The Road to Diagnosis and Treatment of Urticaria" has been very beneficial in my understanding of Urticaria and has shown me what steps to take in an attempt to pinpoint the cause.I highly recommend this book to anyone who has Urticaria.It may not help you find the cause but it will help you understand what you are faced with.It is my belief that this book should be recommended by all Doctors to people with Urticaria.

Wonderfully validating and great reference material!
I have been a chronic urticaria sufferer for 5 1/2 years and have been on Prednisone for the last 4 1/2 years.My doctor ordered the book after my recommendation and we are using it together to try new medications and therapies.Thank you Dr. Wanderer!

Very helpful for a CU sufferer like myself
Should have gotten this book way before wasting so much time, energy, fraustration, and money on all the different doctors/medications/injections...etc. it is too bad Dr. Wanderer is not in Los Angeles otherwise I would love to see him also refer him to others

A must have for Chronic Urticaria sufferers
This is a terrific book that answers many questions for chronic urticaria sufferers.I wish I had found it sooner.I'm only on my first year of CU, but I really like to use this book as a reference for all the information scattered over the Internet.I brought it to show my allergist/immunologist and he had ordered it too. ... Read more

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This expanded and revised Second Edition of Urticaria and Angioedema aids physicians in understanding the pathomechanisms involved in urticaria to ensure appropriate diagnosis and follow-through treatment.

New to the Second Edition:

• updated content on cellular and clinical practice paradigms
• new chapters on epidemiology, diagnostic techniques, acute urticaria, non-hereditary angioedema, systemic mastocytosis, and hypersinophilic syndrome
• the latest screening tests for autoimmune urticaria
• the latest data on autoimmune mechanisms that initiate chronic urticaria and angioedema in some patients, and abnormalities of signal transduction that may be found in both the autoimmune and "idiopathic" subgroups

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Urticaria Pigmentosa," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Urticaria Pigmentosa in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Urticaria Pigmentosa when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Urticaria Pigmentosa, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Current Toxicology Series Series Editors Diana Anderson, BIBRA Toxicology International, Surrey, UK Michael D Waters, Consultant, Chapel Hill, NC, USA Timothy C Marrs, Department of Health, London, UK Toxicology of Contact Dermatitis Allergy, Irritancy and Urticaria David Basketter, Unilever R&D, Safety & Environmental Assurance Centre Toxicology Unit, Bedford, UK Frank Gerberick, Proctor & Gamble, Miami Valley Laboratories, Cincinnati, OH, USA Ian Kimber, ZENECA Pharmaceuticals, Central Toxicology Laboratory, Macclesfield, UK Carolyn Willis, Department of Dermatology, Amersham Hospital, Amersham, UK The contact dermatoses represent a family of clinical conditions of the skin which affect a surprising number of people. These diseases cover skin irritation, allergic contact dermatitis (skin sensitisation) and the urticarias (both immunologic and non-immunologic). They arise from contact with chemicals at work (contact dermatitis is the major cause of occupational health problems) and from consumer contact with chemicals in the home (in cosmetics, household products, medicaments, pesticides, and so on). The aim of this book is to describe in detail the latest understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the three main aspects of contact dermatitis (irritation, allergy and urticaria), to then encapsulate modern approaches to the evaluation of chemical hazards in this area by critically reviewing the test methodologies involved, and finally to illustrate how the risks presented may be assessed. This last point is a critical area, since methods for the identification of these hazards (at least for skin irritation and sensitisation) have been available for some years. However, the understanding of how to measure the potency of these hazards and so enable a proper risk assessment is only now becoming a more tractable and thus transparent activity. Better and more consistent risk assessments are the optimal route to the reduction of the morbidity presented by the skin disorders described in this book. This timely book is essential reading for toxicologists, dermatologists, occupational health specialists, allergologists and those with an interest in risk assessment and safety evaluation. ... Read more

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Examines the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapy of urticaria and anaphylaxis, providing practical approaches for understanding and managing clinical problems of these common, but often poorly understood, disorders.;This book is designed to be of interest to adult and paediatric allergists, dermatologists, clinical immunologists, internists, paediatricians, emergency care physicians and pharmacologists. ... Read more

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First defined in 1975, contact urticaria syndrome (CUS) is a group of inflammatory reactions of the skin. These reactions, which are fairly common, usually appear within minutes of contact with various substances. Contact Urticaria Syndrome discusses reactions caused by chemicals, animal products, antibiotics, cosmetics, and many other materials. Chapters written by leading experts in the field review clinical presentations, causative agents, pathophysiology, approach to evaluation, and testing methodology . This logically structured text provides easily accessible information and features numerous summary tables. Special issues such as childhood atopic dermatitis, protein contact dermatitis, paronychia, and the oral allergy syndrome are addressed as well. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1288 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Chronic urticaria.(Drug Update)
Author: Elizabeth Mechcatie
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 2Page: 50(1)

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The diverse clincal aspects, their correct diagnosis and successful treatment are a constant challenge to physicians in general practice as well as specialists in dermatology, pediatrics, allergolgoy and internal medicine. The present volume has been written as a practical guideline regarding general problems and specific as well as more unusual aspects of the disease complex. Theoretical background information has been omitted as far as possible. The individual chapters deal with aspects of acute and chronic urticaria, angiodema, physical urticaria, contact urticaria, intolerance reactions, urticarial vasculitis and mastocytosis. ... Read more

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This book provides a practical and comprehensive review of all types and aspects of urticaria and angioedema important to the clinician. Its content is completely up-to-date, taking into consideration both current guidelines and all recent literature.

This clinical guide highlights current knowledge about pathophysiology, and focuses on the clinically relevant aspects of diagnosis and treatment. It also includes a full range of standard operating procedures, as well as patient information leaflets in a copy-ready format, thus offering invaluable assistance in the daily practical management of urticaria patients.

This book provides indispensable assistance to all physicians specializing in dermatology, allergy, internal medicine, pediatrics and general medicine.

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Exploring current treatment options for skin conditions affecting more than 20% of the population, this reference examines every type of urticaria and angioedema, reviews the mechanisms common to all types of these disorders, and discusses the uses and limitations of existing and emerging treatment regimens for urticaria and angioedema, including alternative therapeutic approaches. ... Read more

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This book is a must for health care providers caring for patients with urticaria and angioedema. The editors, Greaves and Kaplan, achieve their objective of providing clinicians with "a clear guide to the diagnosis and management of this often perplexing group of diseases." In addition, immunologists, cell biologists, and pharmacologists will find the chapters that attempt to unravel the complex biology underlying these diseases quite stimulating. The list of contributors includes several well-known experts in the field including Howard Maibach, Larry Millikan, and Nicholas Soter.



A relatively brief introductory chapter sets the stage with definitions and classifications of urticaria and angioedema. The next four chapters dive into the basic science of the critically important cells and chemical mediators that trigger urticaria and angioedema. Zhao and Schwartz should be commended on a well-organized and very detailed chapter exploring mast cells, basophils, histamine receptors, and mediators. In contrast, Chapter 4 provides a complicated overview of the entire complement system with only casual mention of its importance to the understanding of angioedema. The graphics for this section are, in general, good.



Chapter 6 begins the clinical section of the text providing a succinct overview of acute urticaria. Kim and Maibach decipher the intricacies of contact urticaria in what is probably the most definitive chapter ever written on the subject. Other chapters that would be especially useful to clinicians include: "Autoimmune chronic urticaria," "Chronic urticaria," "Principles of antihistamine management," "Agents other than antihistaminics,"and "New thoughts regarding idiopathic angioedema." Overall there are sixteen chapters, over 300 pages, devoted to the diagnosis and management of the urticarial variants and angioedema. The intricate classifications and evidence-based work up and treatments are concisely presented in numerous tables throughout the text. Some overlap of clinical topics should have been edited.



Most of the 36 color plates are of good quality adding to the understanding of the concepts and are more useful than their black and white counterparts scattered throughout the text. Only one plate depicting eyelid angioedema should be discarded because of its poor quality.



In summary, Urticaria and Angioedema is a comprehensive up to date text devoted to the subject. It should be easily accessible in the offices of dermatologists, allergists and other clinicians who treat urticaria and angioedema. The many tables outlining etiologic factors, evaluation, and treatment of these diseases will become useful references. This text is definitely worth occupying precious shelf space.



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Patients who present with hives are often hoping their physician can tell them what caused the condition. In acute cases, that is often possible, but unfortunately, the majority of chronic cases are idiopathic. In this article, Dr Sveum puts the spotlight on urticaria. He stresses the importance of taking a careful medical history and describes treatment options. ... Read more

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Abstract:Chronic urticaria is a common disease characterized by recurrent pruritic wheals with surrounding erythema for > 6 weeks. It is associated with a significant health care burden and affects patient quality of life. The etiology of chronic urticaria is often difficult to elucidate; however, known etiologies include autoimmune urticaria, physical urticarias (eg, cold, cholinergic, and delayed pressure urticaria), and idiopathic urticaria. The etiology is unknown in many patients, leading to a diagnosis of chronic idiopathic urticaria. The diagnosis of chronic idiopathic urticaria can be challenging for the primary care physician because of the disease’s chronic symptoms. Diagnosis requires a detailed patient history and comprehensive physical examination, with additional testing tailored to the patient’s history. Effective treatments include antihistamines, leukotriene receptor antagonists in combination with antihistamines, and oral immunomodulatory drugs, including corticosteroids, cyclosporine, dapsone, hydroxychloroquine, and sulfasalazine. Newer experimental therapies include intravenous immunoglobulin and omalizumab. This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic urticaria. ... Read more

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This well-organized and comprehensive series of books guides the reader through the complexity of clinical practice.These books discuss, in detail theclinical experience of ancient and modern-day renowned physicians and enable the practitioner to become more adept at using Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases.

When the Chinese edition of The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine series was first published, it became the one of the most widely used books for practitioners' daily reference, and the industry standard for Chinese-speaking Chinese and integrative medical practitioners.Now available in English for the first time, this wonderful series is available to non-Chinese speaking practitioners.This series is an indispensable resource for clinical practitioners of Chinese Medicine.

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