Urticaria: A comprehensive review Epidemiology, diagnosis, and work-up

Learning objectives After completing this learning activity participants should be able to recognize the various type of urticaria; recall diagnostic strategies for confirming the diagnosis; and describe the key histopathology features involved in the diagnosis of urticaria. Disclosures Editors The editors involved with this CME activity and all content validation/peer reviewers of the journal-based CME activity have reported no relevant financial relationships with commercial interest(s). Authors The authors involved with this journal-based CME activity have reported no relevant financial relationships with commercial interest(s). Planners The planners involved with this journal-based CME activity have reported no relevant financial relationships with commercial interest(s). The editorial and education staff involved with this journal-based CME activity have reported no relevant financial relationships with commercial interest(s). Urticaria is a common clinical condition presenting with wheals (hives), angioedema, or both. Urticaria has a complex pathogenesis, along with a high disease burden, a significant impact on quality of life, and high health care costs. The first article in this continuing medical education series covers the definition, classification, epidemiology, diagnosis, and work-up of urticaria, taking into account the recent literature and the best available evidence.