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A 20-year-old male asked:
I am having urticaria for past 4 years.i am completely irritated.tried too many medications but not satisfied.what could be the reason?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
Urticaria: Numerous controlled studies as well as case reports have demonstrated that Omalizumab can be employed successfully in approximately 75 % of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria, leading to a dramatic decrement in symptoms with very few side effects. No other drug currently available is comparable, and the success rate in patients resistant to antihistamines is no different.
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Dr. Nayla Mumneh commented
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
See an allergist, in some resistant cases can be treated with immunosuppressants, such as cyclosporine. Omalizumab does not currently have the indication for urticaria, recent studies are promising but doubt insurance companies will pay for it to treat urticaria without FDA approval.
Feb 27, 2013
Dr. Lee Perryanswered
Allergy and Immunology 19 years experience
Several options: There are many possibilities--i would recommend seeing your physician for detailed bloodwork.
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