Dermatol. praxi. 2008;2(3):114-120

Physical urticaria

doc. MUDr. Marie Viktorinová CSc
Klinika chorob kožních a pohlavních LF UP a FN Olomouc

Physical urticaria belongs to longterm acutally or chronically recurrent urticarias. It is characterized by pomfes formations, erythema and itching in contact of skin with various physical stimuli. Pathogenetic mechanism of its cause may be immunologic and nonimmunologic The article describes clnical picture, diagnosis and treatment of principle types f physical urticaria – urticaia factitia and mechanica, cold, cholinergic, contact heat, solar, aquagenic urticaria and vibration angioedema.

Keywords: physical urticaria, ethiopathogenesis, clinical picture, examination, treatment

Published: December 20, 2008  Show citation

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