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2020 Jan


J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol


34


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A retrospective analysis omalizumab treatment patterns in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria: A real-world study in Belgium.

Authors

Lapeere H, Baeck M, Stockman A, Sabato V, Grosber M, Moutschen M, Lambert J, Vandebuerie L, de Montjoye L, Rabijns H, Allewaert K, Schrijvers R
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020 Jan; 34(1):127-134.
PMID: 31099916.

Abstract

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is characterized by the repeated occurrence by persistent hives and/or angioedema for ≥6 weeks, without specific external stimuli. H -antihistamines have long been the standard of care of CSU, but many patients remain uncontrolled even at 4× the approved dose. Add-on therapy with omalizumab has proven effective in clinical trials, but little is known about omalizumab treatment in Belgium.