Sexual Dysfunction in Chronic Urticaria: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic urticaria (CU) is frequently a debilitating skin condition characterized by recurrent and spontaneous wheal and flares with significant impact on quality of life. This systematic review examines the impact of CU on sexual health.

Methods

A systematic review using PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane library databases was conducted for articles on sexual health in chronic urticaria.

Results

The database search produced 741 articles, of which 14 articles met inclusion criteria. Study design, patient demographics, disease characteristics, measures used to assess sexuality or sexual function, and study results were independently extracted for each article by two researchers. Any discrepancies were resolved to consensus by a third reviewer. Sex

SUBMITTER: Park SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785859 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature