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Antidepressants in chronic idiopathic urticaria.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22221435     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a common disease estimated to affect 0.1% of the population and can be very difficult to treat. Many psychotropic medications have been reported to be successful in treating refractory CIU. The purpose of this article was to discuss the pathophysiology of chronic urticaria and provide practicing allergists and dermatologists alternative treatment options in the management of refractory CIU, especially in those who have concurrent psychiatric comorbidity. A review was performed of pertinent literature pertaining to the pathophysiology of CIU and the many psychotropic medications reportedly successful in disease management. Although more research is needed, this article serves to broaden the mind of the physician treating CIU.
Authors:
Michelle R Yasharpour; Inderpal Randhawa
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Allergy and asthma proceedings : the official journal of regional and state allergy societies     Volume:  32     ISSN:  1539-6304     ISO Abbreviation:  Allergy Asthma Proc     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-01-06     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9603640     Medline TA:  Allergy Asthma Proc     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  419-24     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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