Autoimmune chronic spontaneous urticaria: what we know and what we do not know

P Kolkhir, MK Church, K Weller, M Metz… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a mast cell–driven skin disease characterized by the
recurrence of transient wheals, angioedema, or both for more than 6 weeks. Autoimmunity is …

Cutaneous manifestations in patients with mastocytosis: consensus report of the European Competence Network on Mastocytosis; the American Academy of Allergy …

K Hartmann, L Escribano, C Grattan, K Brockow… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Cutaneous lesions in patients with mastocytosis are highly heterogeneous and encompass
localized and disseminated forms. Although a classification and criteria for cutaneous …

The international EAACI/GA²LEN/EuroGuiDerm/APAAACI guideline for the definition, classification, diagnosis, and management of urticaria

T Zuberbier, AH Abdul Latiff, M Abuzakouk, S Aquilina… - Allergy, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This update and revision of the international guideline for urticaria was developed following
the methods recommended by Cochrane and the Grading of Recommendations …

The EAACI/GA²LEN/EDF/WAO guideline for the definition, classification, diagnosis and management of urticaria

T Zuberbier, W Aberer, R Asero, AH Abdul Latiff… - Allergy, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This evidence‐and consensus‐based guideline was developed following the methods
recommended by Cochrane and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment …

The international WAO/EAACI guideline for the management of hereditary angioedema–the 2017 revision and update

M Maurer, M Magerl, I Ansotegui… - World Allergy …, 2018 - Springer
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a rare and disabling disease. Early diagnosis and
appropriate therapy are essential. This update and revision of the global guideline for HAE …

The definition, diagnostic testing, and management of chronic inducible urticarias – The EAACI/GA2LEN/EDF/UNEV consensus recommendations 2016 update and …

M Magerl, S Altrichter, E Borzova, A Giménez‐Arnau… - Allergy, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
These recommendations for the definition, diagnosis and management of chronic inducible
urticaria (CI ndU) extend, revise and update our previous consensus report on physical …

The burden of chronic spontaneous urticaria is substantial: real‐world evidence from ASSURE‐CSU

M Maurer, M Abuzakouk, F Bérard, W Canonica… - Allergy, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) can be debilitating, difficult to treat, and
frustrating for patients and physicians. Real‐world evidence for the burden of CSU is limited …

The role and relevance of mast cells in urticaria

MK Church, P Kolkhir, M Metz… - Immunological reviews, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This review presents evidence that the skin mast cell, in particular the MCTC subtype, is the
primary effector cell in urticaria. Mast cells are located in the upper dermis, the ideal situation …

Omalizumab treatment in patients with chronic inducible urticaria: a systematic review of published evidence

M Maurer, M Metz, R Brehler, U Hillen, T Jakob… - Journal of allergy and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Omalizumab, a recombinant anti-IgE antibody, effectively treats chronic
spontaneous urticaria. Evidence is lacking in patients with chronic inducible urticarias …

IL-24 is a common and specific autoantigen of IgE in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria

O Schmetzer, E Lakin, FA Topal, P Preusse… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background The efficacy of omalizumab (anti-IgE) and increased IgE levels in patients with
chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) suggest autoallergic mechanisms. Objective We …