Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2022, e20220305.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20220305

• Guidelines and Consensus •    

Guidelines for education of patients with chronic urticaria (2022)

Centre for Urticaria Research, Chinese Society of Dermatology   

  1. Centre for Urticaria Research, Chinese Society of Dermatology
  • Received:2022-05-05 Revised:2022-06-04 Online:2022-02-07 Published:2022-07-25
  • Contact: Xu Jinhua; Hao Fei E-mail:xjhhsyy@163.com; haofei62@126.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 In order to promote the understanding of chronic urticaria among dermatologists and primary healthcare workers, to popularize the knowledge of the disease for patients, and to provide scientific suggestions on medication and life management for patients, the Centre for Urticaria Research of Chinese Society of Dermatology and Group on Allergic Diseases of China Dermatologist Association organized some experts to screen out 15 common questions related to chronic urticaria after collective discussion, involving definition, etiology, related examinations, treatment options of chronic urticaria and considerations during medication, and give professional answers to these questions. This guideline is formulated in a question-and-answer format, with a view to providing guidance on education of patients with chronic urticaria for dermatologists.

Key words: Urticaria, Chronic disease, Patient education, Treatment, Guideline