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==Overview==
==Overview==
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Cold urticaria, also known as cold allergy or cold hives, is when a person has an allergy to cold temperatures.  A person who has cold urticaria may experience redness, itching, swelling and hives on the skin when exposed to cold temperatures or cold water.  Individuals with this particular allergy may experience a severe reaction when swimming in cold water.  The most extreme reactions may lead to fainting, shock or death.


==What are the symptoms of Chronic cold urticaria?==
==What are the symptoms of Chronic cold urticaria?==

Revision as of 19:41, 16 August 2011

Chronic cold urticaria

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Chronic cold urticaria?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Cassandra Abueg, M.P.H. [2]

Overview

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Cold urticaria, also known as cold allergy or cold hives, is when a person has an allergy to cold temperatures. A person who has cold urticaria may experience redness, itching, swelling and hives on the skin when exposed to cold temperatures or cold water. Individuals with this particular allergy may experience a severe reaction when swimming in cold water. The most extreme reactions may lead to fainting, shock or death.

What are the symptoms of Chronic cold urticaria?

What causes Chronic cold urticaria?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Chronic cold urticaria?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)

Possible complications

Prevention

Sources