Urticaria physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

All types are characterized by raised red skin welts appearing anywhere on the body. They are itchy and about 5 mm in diameter.

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Skin

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Allergic urticaria on the shin induced by an antibiotic
Allergic urticaria on the arm
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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Zuberbier T (2003). "Urticaria". Allergy. 58 (12): 1224–34. doi:10.1046/j.1398-9995.2003.00327.x. PMID 14616095.
  2. Shelley WB, Shelley ED (1985). "Adrenergic urticaria: a new form of stress-induced hives". Lancet. 2 (8463): 1031–3. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(85)90905-5. PMID 2865515.
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