Can immunoglobulin injections cure urticaria?
Disease description:
My younger brother has urticaria. I would like to ask whether immunoglobulin injections can cure it completely?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Administering immunoglobulin for urticaria does not achieve a curative effect.
Urticaria is a common allergic skin condition, and its development is associated with excessive immune responses. Although immunoglobulin has certain therapeutic effects in some autoimmune diseases, it cannot provide a definitive cure when used for treating urticaria. Once the injected immunoglobulin is metabolized by the body, urticaria symptoms may recur after exposure to allergens. For chronic urticaria, especially refractory cases, immunomodulatory agents or biologic agents might be considered as treatment options. Immunoglobulin therapy for urticaria is costly and carries potential side effects, so it is not recommended in clinical practice.
Patients with urticaria are advised to seek treatment at a正规 hospital under the guidance of qualified physicians.
