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GlossaryChronic Urticaria (CIU)

persistent itchy hives lasting over six weeks without clear cause

Chronic Urticaria, also known as Chronic Hives or Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU), is a condition characterized by the presence of hives or wheals on the skin that persist for six weeks or longer. These itchy, red welts can appear anywhere on the body and may be triggered by various factors, including stress, certain foods, medications, or underlying health conditions. The exact cause is often unknown, making it idiopathic, and it can significantly impact a person's quality of life.

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research Neuroimaging of Sleep and Depression

June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks”

Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Observational Single-Center Study of 306 Cases

June 2023 in “Life”

The study concluded that Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect younger people, is often missed in men, and may be autoimmune-related.

research Six-Month Prospective Study on the Effects of a Topical Product in Lotion and Shampoo Form Based on Low Molecular Weight Synthetic Thymus Peptides in Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Early Female Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2009

research Efficacy and Skin Toxicity Management with Cetuximab in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Outcomes from an Oncologic and Dermatologic Cooperation

42 citations, January 2008 in “Clinical colorectal cancer”

Combining irinotecan and cetuximab is effective for some metastatic colorectal cancer patients but often causes manageable skin issues.

research Baldness and Testicular Cancer: The EPSAM Case-Control Study

6 citations, January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology”

Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.

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