Abstract
Physical urticarias are a subgroup of chronic urticarias characterized by the appearance of wheals due to physical stimuli. In fact, lesions of physical urticarias develop, in an almost reproducible way and after a variable period of latency, in consequence of the exposure of the skin to physical/environmental stimuli. Lesions are usually limited to skin areas exposed to such stimuli, although systemic and mucosal reactions may also occur. Similarly to other forms of urticaria, history is a fundamental step in diagnostic workup. Site of involvement and distribution of lesions may lead to suspect clinical diagnosis which should be confirmed by specific challenge tests.
| Original language | Italian |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 82-86 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Italian Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 2-3 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2010 |
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Orticaria fisica : Classificazione e diagnosi. / Pigatto, P. D.; Tedeschi, A.; C. Marsili, Marsili; Vena, G. A.
In: Italian Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 20, No. 2-3, 06.2010, p. 82-86.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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TY - JOUR
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T2 - Classificazione e diagnosi
AU - Pigatto, P. D.
AU - Tedeschi, A.
AU - C. Marsili, Marsili
AU - Vena, G. A.
PY - 2010/6
Y1 - 2010/6
N2 - Physical urticarias are a subgroup of chronic urticarias characterized by the appearance of wheals due to physical stimuli. In fact, lesions of physical urticarias develop, in an almost reproducible way and after a variable period of latency, in consequence of the exposure of the skin to physical/environmental stimuli. Lesions are usually limited to skin areas exposed to such stimuli, although systemic and mucosal reactions may also occur. Similarly to other forms of urticaria, history is a fundamental step in diagnostic workup. Site of involvement and distribution of lesions may lead to suspect clinical diagnosis which should be confirmed by specific challenge tests.
AB - Physical urticarias are a subgroup of chronic urticarias characterized by the appearance of wheals due to physical stimuli. In fact, lesions of physical urticarias develop, in an almost reproducible way and after a variable period of latency, in consequence of the exposure of the skin to physical/environmental stimuli. Lesions are usually limited to skin areas exposed to such stimuli, although systemic and mucosal reactions may also occur. Similarly to other forms of urticaria, history is a fundamental step in diagnostic workup. Site of involvement and distribution of lesions may lead to suspect clinical diagnosis which should be confirmed by specific challenge tests.
KW - Challenge tests
KW - Physical stimuli
KW - Urticarias
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