Urticaria in Childhood: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors
https://doi.org/10.17021/1992-6499-2026-1-17-26
Abstract
The prevalence and risk factors associated with acute and chronic urticaria in children were analyzed for the period 2015–2025. Based on literature review, there was an increase in the incidence of urticaria to 2.1–6.7 %, especially in chronic forms among adolescents. A clear distinction was made between the etiopathogenesis of acute and chronic urticaria. The study showed that the reaction of a sensitized child's body to exogenous triggers is predominantly of allergic origin in case of acute urticaria, while in case of chronic urticaria, it is endogenous mechanisms, including comorbid pathology. A clear association between chronic urticaria and autoimmune diseases (including autoimmune thyroiditis), chronic inflammatory processes, parasitic infections, and anxiety disorders has been identified. The study concluded that an interdisciplinary approach to the management of such patients is necessary, with mandatory screening for concomitant pathology, which is essential for achieving stable remission and improving the quality of life for patients with acute and chronic urticaria.
About the Authors
E. V. Krasilova
Astrakhan State Medical University;
Regional Children's Clinical Hospital named after N. N. Silishcheva
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena V. Krasilova, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Assistant of the Department;
Head of Department No. 3
Astrakhan
O. A. Bashkina
Astrakhan State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga A. Bashkina, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department
Astrakhan
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Krasilova E.V., Bashkina O.A. Urticaria in Childhood: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors. Astrakhan medical journal. 2026;21(1):17-26. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17021/1992-6499-2026-1-17-26
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