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 further enhance learning. Key points Concise guide to diagnosis and treatment of urticaria (hives) Fully revised second edition with new topics and treatments added Includes photographs, diagrams and tables to enhance learning Previous edition (9789351529057) published in 2016

Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly, either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat, or ears; and they vary in size (from a pencil eraser to a dinner plate), and may join together to form larger areas known as plaques. They can last for hours, or up to one day before fading. This book comprises 33 different urticaria cases from renowned authors at worldwide Urticaria Centres of Reference and Excellence (UCARE). Each case presents patient history and examination, investigation, and diagnosis and management. Clinical images and figures further enhance each case description. Key points Presents 33 clinical cases of urticaria Authored by renowned experts from worldwide Urticaria Centres of Reference and Excellence (UCARE) Each case describes patient history and examination, investigation, diagnosis and management Includes clinical images and figures to enhance learning