Recurrent weals are a frequent reason for GP visits, yet many patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria are misdiagnosed as having allergy, eczema, or dermatitis, or experience delays in reaching a definitive diagnosis. This often leads to unnecessary investigations or repeated short courses of oral corticosteroids.
This webinar provides a clear, practical framework to help you distinguish CSU from its key mimics using lesion behaviour, pattern recognition, and minimal investigations. Through 3 case studies of increasing complexity, you’ll learn how to recognise hallmark features, avoid common diagnostic pitfalls, and identify when symptoms suggest an alternative diagnosis or warrant specialist referral.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the hallmark clinical features of CSU and differentiate it from its common mimics, while recognising red flags that suggest other systemic or autoinflammatory conditions
- Apply simple, evidence-based diagnostic tools—such as lesion duration, pattern recognition, UAS7 and UCT—to confirm CSU and rule out alternative causes in primary care
- Use a structured, stepwise approach to initial management, recognising when ongoing symptoms, red flags, or atypical features indicate the need for specialist referral.
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