Diverse Phenotypes and Causes of Pediatric Urticaria: A Case Series
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Urticaria in pediatric patients is a condition with varied etiologies, presentations, and responses to treatment. This case series illustrates the diversity in urticaria phenotypes, causes, and clinical outcomes among three pediatric patients.
Case Presentations:Three boys aged 6, 10, and 14 years presented with hives. They had different durations and responses to prescribed treatment.
Discussion:This case series highlights the range of urticaria phenotypes in pediatric patients, from acute infection-related urticaria in younger patients to chronic, treatment-resistant urticaria in older patients with possible cholinergic, heat, stress or other triggers. While younger patients' urticaria resolved with infection treatment and antihistamines, the adolescent's chronic form was resistant to standard therapies, likely due to an idiopathic and cholinergic component.
Conclusion:These pediatric clinical cases of urticaria illustrate the diverse presentations and underlying causes of the condition. Specialist consultation is recommended when symptoms persist for several weeks or fail to improve under the care of a general practitioner or general pediatrician. Effective management necessitates a tailored approach, as evidenced by the varied outcomes observed in these cases.