Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD

Panelists discuss how chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) significantly impacts patients’ overall well-being, both clinically and psychosocially, highlighting increased prevalence of depression, sleep disturbances, absenteeism, and adverse effects on professional life.

Panelists discuss the prevalence and clinical manifestations of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), noting that it primarily affects individuals aged 20 to 40, with a prevalence of 0.5% to 1% in the general population and a higher incidence in women, while also addressing the variability in symptoms such as wheals, hives, and angioedema among patients.