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A randomized controlled trial of adding intravenous corticosteroids to H1 antihistamines in patients with acute urticaria.
Abstract
Acute urticaria is a common dermatological condition in emergency departments (EDs). The main therapy involves controlling pruritus with antihistamines. Although guidelines have promoted the use of corticosteroids in addition to H1 antihistamines, well-designed clinical trials evaluating this approach are scarce.