Recurrent Flares of Itch and Hives
Despite H1 antihistamine treatment
Case Study: 35-year-old female
CASE HISTORY
- First experienced flare in her teens, with intense itch and widespread hives
- No triggers could be identified
- H1 antihistamines provided her with some relief, but after years of inadequate control, she consulted a specialist
CURRENT STATUS
- Asked specialist about allergy testing, but her doctor explained that CSU is not an allergic condition
- Unpredictable itch and hives recurred despite updosing of H1 antihistamines
- Has a medical history of type 2 diabetes, and mildly elevated liver enzymes noted on routine labs
- Frustrated by 5 years of frequent flares of itch and hives
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CSU, chronic spontaneous urticaria.