Adrenergic Urticaria: An Updated Review

Cureus. 2024 Jun 11;16(6):e62171. doi: 10.7759/cureus.62171. eCollection 2024 Jun.

Abstract

It can be difficult to delineate the cause of urticarial eruptions, and in chronic cases, it can be a challenging condition to effectively treat. Several forms of urticarial eruptions are well documented and established. Our review focuses on a form of urticaria that is less commonly reported: adrenergic urticaria. In this review, we aim to consolidate the literature in the hopes that this urticarial subtype is considered in urticarial differentials, as well as highlight potential gaps in the research and future directions in treatment options.

Keywords: adrenergic; adrenergic urticaria; adrenergic urticaria review; autoimmune disorders and urticaria; differential diagnosis of chronic urticaria; psychology and urticaria; stress-induced urticaria; urticaria; urticarial eruptions; vasoconstriction in urticaria.

Publication types

  • Review