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Treatment Challenges in Refractory Urticarial Vasculitis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Urticarial vasculitis, a rare autoimmune disease, is characterized by inflammation of the small blood vessels. It presents with skin lesions that resemble hives, but unlike ordinary hives, these lesions last longer than 24 hours, may leave behind bruise-like discoloration or purpura, and can be associated with systemic symptoms. This case reports details a middle-aged female patient, who exhibited extensive urticarial lesions persisting for two weeks and severe reactions to initial treatments.

Source: Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s579985

Authors: Lisha Sun, Qiao Yu, Xinlong Chen

Institution: Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Vasculitis and related conditions

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,836