by Cory PerlaJul 15, 20201 min readSkin rash should be considered among key diagnostic signs of Covid-19Skin rashes such as urticaria, erythemato-papular or erythemato-vesicular rash, and chilblains should considered key diagnostic signs of cor
By John EvansMay 1, 20203 min readNew familial cold urticaria identifiedA group of German researchers have identified a previously unknown form of familial cold urticaria. They note their findings explain why con
Derm CityJan 28, 20191 min readChronic Idiopathic Patient Forum in EdmontonFor more information and to register, email kathrynclay@canadianskin.ca.
by John Evans, Associate EditorMay 15, 20172 min readPrednisone does not help reduce acute urticaria itch in patients treated with levocetirizineFor emergency room patients experiencing acute urticaria, a combination treatment of the antihistamine levocetirizine and the steroid...
by John Evans, Associate EditorApr 14, 20172 min readOmalizumab effective at managing cold urticaria, symptomatic dermographismA therapy commonly prescribed for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria is also effective in treating two forms of inducible urticaria,...