The International Guideline for the Definition, Classification, Diagnosis and Management of Urticaria

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doi:10.1111/all.70210

articleAllergyFeb 6, 2026HYBRID OA

The International Guideline for the Definition, Classification, Diagnosis and Management of Urticaria

TZT. Zuberbier ZAZ. Abdul Hameed Ansari AHA. H. Abdul Latiff MMM. M. Abuzakouk MSM. S. Agcaoili‐De Jesus

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ABSTRACT This update and revision of the international guideline for urticaria was developed in accordance with the methods recommended by Cochrane and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) working group. It is an initiative of the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA 2 LEN) and its Urticaria and Angioedema Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCAREs and ACAREs), with the participation of 210 delegates from 107 national and international societies, from 59 countries. The consensus conference was held on December 6th, 2024. This guideline was acknowledged and accepted by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Urticaria is a frequent, mast…

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Guideline
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Chronic urticaria
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