Correlation of mean platelet volume levels with severity of chronic urticaria

Conclusion As platelets secrete and express a number of crucial mediators of coagulation and inflammation, coagulation and inflammatory cascades may play a positive role in chronic urticaria, paving the way for better understanding of pathogenesis and introduction of newer drugs.

Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 14, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research