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Autoimmune urticaria is a skin problem found in
patients who develop an idiopathic urticaria due to an autoimmune
trigger, such as different antibodies. Swelling, redness, and itching
caused by autoimmune disorders is called autoimmune
urticaria. These autoimmune disorders are characterized as the
malfunction of the immune system, which causes it to attack itself.
Most of the cases (nearly 50%) of chronic
idiopathic urticaria are the result of an autoimmune trigger. Such
patients develop autoantibodies directed at the receptor FceRI, which
is located on skin mast cells.
Mast cells are widespread in human skin and have the primary task to
defend the body against diseases. However, when they are disturbed by
allergic or non-allergic causes, they release histamines, which cause
urticaria. This process is called autoimmune urticaria.
Autoimmune
Chronic Urticaria
Chronic stimulation of the receptor
FceRI leads to autoimmune chronic urticaria, which tends to last for a
longer period of time than usual; for example, more than six weeks. It
is a rare condition; however, it can be extremely problematic for the
patient due to itchiness.
Autoimmune Urticaria Symptoms
Autoimmune
urticaria can be characterized by many different symptoms, including
raised, blanched wheals, anaphylactic reaction, pruritis, angioedema,
and rapid onset.
Autoimmune Urticaria Treatment
Here
are some valuable treatments for autoimmune urticaria; however,
if the problem persists or becomes more severe you must consult an
allergist immediately.
- Start with the treatment of underlying
disorders.
- Avoid any physical or drug trigger.
- If the patient is suffering from
thyroid disease, it needs to be cured first.
- Some systemic antihistamines,
including hydroxyzine, doxepin, and cimetidine may be helpful. The
patient may take them alone or in combination with each other or
with nonsedating antihistamines, such as loratidine, cetirizine, or
fexofenadine.
- If the patient also has yeast, tinea,
or bacterial infections of the skin, mucosa, or sinuses, they must be
treated first.
- For self-administration, patient
should be given EpiPen.
P.S. (from
Dr. Gary M. Levin, M.D. & Surgeon)
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