RECENT ADVANCEMENT IN THE TREATMENT OF URTICARIA: REVIEW
Adamu Mustapha, Mohammed Ali Gada, Alhaji Kolo Shettima, Sandip Prasad Tiwari*
Faculty of Pharmacy, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh India (492101)
ABSTRACT
Urticaria commonly known as hives, is a skin allergy condition which is characterized by itching, raised welts or rash. Over the years, research and medical innovation have led to significant Advancements in the treatment of urticaria, offering hope and relief to millions of individuals worldwide. There are many recent advancements in the treatment of different classification of Acute and Chronic urticaria. This abstract provides an overview of recent development or Advancement in urticaria treatment. Firstly, to proceed into the understanding of urticaria’s underlying causes, emphasizing the difference between acute and chronic forms of condition. The most exciting way in recent Advance treatment of urticaria is the Advantage of monoclonal antibodies, such as Omalizumab and Dupilumab which target specific pathways in histamine release and inflammation. These biological drugs have shown remarkable efficacy, particularly in the severe cases of urticaria. Additionally, recent research has unveiled an autoimmune component in chronic urticaria treatment, leading to advancements in immune- modulatory therapies tailored to treat the aspect of the condition. Furthermore, short-term use of systemic corticosteroids has become a viable option for treatment of acute urticaria, minimizing potential long term side effects. In addition, 80% of the cases with no exogenous allergy trigger on underlying systemic disease are identified, and the condition is referred to as chronic idiopathic urticaria. In addition to medical interventions, lifestyle management plays a critical role in urticaria treatment. Patients are advised to identify and avoid triggers, with of the outbreaks. In conclusion, the recent advancements in the treatment of urticaria offer renewed hope and improved outcomes for individuals affected by this condition. The approaches, introduction of biologics and enhanced antihistamines, the landscape of urticaria management indeed, provide patients seeking relief from the challenges of skin disorder.
Keywords: Urticaria, Diagnosis, Treatment, Corticosteroids.
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