Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a particularly distressing skin condition characterized by recurrent wheals, angioedema, or both. Because of its spontaneity, CSU can be challenging to diagnose and can drastically reduce an affected individual’s quality of life. This article discusses the complex diagnostic aspects of CSU, providing insights into its clinical manifestations, diagnoses, and the underlying mechanisms that involve mast cells and immunoglobulin E.
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Despite being 1 of the most prevalent peripartum morbidities, postpartum depression (PPD) is 1 of the least recognized. The incidence of PPD may have grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, and peripartum mental health conditions are among the most common cause of preventable pregnancy-related deaths. This article discusses diagnostic criteria and tools for diagnosing PPD, differential diagnoses to consider when treating patients with PPD, and common barriers clinicians and patients face when obtaining a PPD diagnosis.
