The Role of Dermatologists in Treating CSU

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CSU management involves general practitioners, allergists, and dermatologists, with varying patient distribution among these specialists.
Dermatologists may provide more specialized care for CSU due to their expertise in skin conditions.
The internal etiology of CSU suggests a need for specialized management to optimize patient outcomes.

Panelists discuss how, given that approximately 49% of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) consult general practitioners, while only approximately 19% see dermatologists, there is a compelling case for more patients to be referred to dermatologists, as CSU is an internally driven disease that may benefit from specialized expertise.

EP: 1.Bringing CSU Back Under The House of Dermatology

EP: 2.Understanding the Chronicity of CSU

EP: 3.The Psychosocial Impact of CSU

EP: 4.The Pathogenesis of CSU

EP: 5.Tips on Diagnosing CSU

EP: 6.Less Is More: Diagnostic Testing for CSU

EP: 7.Disease Severity and Delays in Treatment in CSU

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EP: 8.The Role of Dermatologists in Treating CSU

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Approximately 49% of patients with CSU see a general practitioner, approximately 30% see an allergist, and approximately 19% see a dermatologist. Given that CSU is an internally driven disease, should more patients be seeing dermatologists?