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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

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<ѻýҕl class="article_title"> Patient Reports: A Key Resource in Treating Chronic Skin Conditions
A new international study reports that awareness of patient-reported outcome measures is limited among healthcare providers who treat patients with atopic dermatitis and chronic urticaria. It’s surprising and concerning.
<ѻýҕl class="article_title"> In CSU, Non-Dermal Conditions Impact Disease Control and Quality of Life
A recent study showed that up to one-third of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria had non-skin-related symptoms, and these are tied to increased disease activity, poorer disease control, and poorer quality of life.
<ѻýҕl class="article_title"> Skin Diseases Impair Quality of Life and Increase Stigmatization
The impact of skin diseases is not well understood in the general population among those who forgo clinical consultation. Approximately half of participants with one or more skin disease reported the condition to be quite or very embarrassing in both personal and work life, according to a large population-based survey.
<ѻýҕl class="article_title"> A Tool to Help Provide Better Care for Patients with Chronic Urticaria
A new 5-principle “charter” created by patients, clinicians, and advocacy organizations may be a valuable roadmap for improving care of individuals with chronic urticaria (CU).