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Urticaria, Physical
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Synonyms
- Autographism
- Physical Allergy Urticaria
Disorder Subdivisions
- Aquagenic Urticaria
- Cold Urticaria
- Dermatographia
- Dermographism
General Discussion
Physical urticaria is a condition in which red (erythematous) allergic skin lesions and itching (pruritus) are produced by exposure to heat, cold, or contact with chemicals or plants. These are called wheals by the medical community and may range in size from a couple of millimeters to a couple of centimeters. The center of the lesion may range in color from white to red, and it is usually surrounded by a flare of red skin. The disorder occurs most commonly in children.
Resources
NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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MSC 6612
Bethesda
MD
20892-6612
Tel: (301)496-5717
Fax: (301)402-3573
TDD: (800)877-8339
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
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Milwaukee
WI
53202
Tel: (414)272-6071
Fax: (414)276-3349
800: (800)822-2762
info@aaaai.org
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Last Updated: 4/15/2008
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