An estimated 20 percent of the global population will get short term, or acute hives, at some point. Chronic hives, also known as chronic spontaneous urticaria, affects up to 5% of the general population,can be difficult to control, and the symptoms can interfere with sleep and daily activities.
Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is speaking at the annual American Academy of Dermatology being held in San Diego from March 8-12. He will discuss therapies that exist for chronic hives, both on and off-label, and where current ongoing research is heading to ensure patients are provided with the most appropriate treatments.
Other talks being presented by GW dermatologists at the meeting include Vishal Patel discussing ways to manage high-risk skin cancer, Jonathan Silverberg on atopic dermatitis, Colleen Cotton on an array of topics including pediatric dermatology and treating inflammatory skin diseases and Kaiane Habeshian on pediatric dermatology.
If you would like to schedule an interview with Adam Friedman, or another GW dermatologist, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].
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