Publications by authors named "S Mehlis"
Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is frequently associated with severe disease-related symptoms that negatively affect quality of life, but patients and physicians may differ in their opinion on CSU burden.
Objective: To describe the clinical and humanistic burden associated with CSU and level of agreement between patient and physician perceptions of disease burden and treatment satisfaction.
Methods: This cross-sectional, survey-based study of US physicians and their adult patients with CSU included data collected in the Adelphi CSU Disease Specific Programme from 2020 to 2021.
Article Synopsis
- - Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin condition affecting people of all ages, marked by intense itching and skin changes, significantly impacting patients' quality of life.
- - The causes of AD involve a combination of genetic factors, skin barrier issues, and immune system problems, with skin lesions varying by age group; infants often have them on the face and extensor surfaces, while older individuals typically have them in flexural areas.
- - Treatment options for AD have evolved, moving from traditional therapies like moisturizers and corticosteroids to innovative biologic and small molecule drugs that specifically target immune dysfunction, offering new hope for those with moderate-to-severe cases.
Do regional geography and race influence management of chronic spontaneous urticaria?
J Allergy Clin Immunol
December 2022
Chronic spontaneous urticaria is defined as migratory evanescent pruritic blanching wheals that occur with variable frequency for 6 weeks or more, with or without accompanying angioedema. This condition affects approximately 0.1% to 1.
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