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ReviewDermatology and therapy2026

Advances in Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Paradigm Shifts in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Narrative Review.

Han B Kim, Ji Y Um, Bo Y Chung, Chun W Park, Hye O Kim

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Review in Dermatology and therapy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Han B KimDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 948-1, Daerim-1-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-950, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3190-7505
Ji Y UmDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 948-1, Daerim-1-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-950, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2044-199X
Bo Y ChungDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 948-1, Daerim-1-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-950, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2795-0140
Chun W ParkDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 948-1, Daerim-1-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-950, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4512-8668
Hye O KimDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 948-1, Daerim-1-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-950, Republic of Korea. hyeonekim@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5846-0008

Funding

Korea Health Industry Development Institute RS-2023-KH141546National Research Foundation of Korea RS-2022-NR070251
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a debilitating inflammatory skin disorder characterized by recurrent wheals and/or angioedema lasting beyond 6 weeks without identifiable triggers. Recent advances have shifted the understanding of CSU from a historically idiopathic condition to one increasingly recognized as an immune-mediated disease with distinct endotypes, including type I (autoallergic) and type IIb (autoimmune). This narrative review synthesizes contemporary insights into CSU pathophysiology, endotype classification, and systemic manifestations, while highlighting the substantial impact on quality of life, sleep, and psychological health. Advances in biomarker research, including total serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, basophil activation tests (BAT), and eosinophil counts, support progress toward personalized treatment approaches. Therapeutically, management of CSU has evolved from empirical symptom control with H1 antihistamines toward mechanism-based precision medicine. Omalizumab remains the established second-line therapy, and dupilumab received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2025 for antihistamine-refractory disease. In parallel, several targeted therapies are under investigation, including Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, anti-KIT antibodies, and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors. These therapeutic mechanisms may offer sustained benefit, though long-term outcomes require validation through controlled trials. Integration of psychological interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy combined with pharmacotherapy, underscores the need for holistic patient care. Despite these advances, challenges remain in biomarker validation, sequencing of new therapies, and bridging clinical trial evidence with real-world practice. Future directions include refining endotype-driven personalized care, conducting long-term real-world studies, and developing cost-effective, globally accessible treatment strategies to optimize patient outcomes.

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AutoimmunityBiomarkersChronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)EndotypesPrecision medicineQuality of life (QoL)Therapeutic advances

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PMID41410910
PMCPMC12936329

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