Urticaria, Physical / Disease

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Urticaria, Physical

Synonyms of Urticaria, Physical

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.

Organizations related to Urticaria, Physical

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
611 East Wells Street
Milwaukee WI 53202
Phone #: 414-272-6071
800 #: 800-822-2762
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.aaaai.org
NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
6610 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-6612
Phone #: 301-496-5717
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/

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