Urticaria

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Used for

hives, wheal

See for

angioedema

Broader Terms

skin disorder

Facts

  • Urticaria is a skin condition also known as hives.
  • Urticaria is characterized by the development of itchy, raised white lumps surrounded by an area.
  • Urticaria is often a sign of an allergic reaction.
  • Cholinergic urticaria is tiny bumps surrounded by a white or red halo which come on with exercise, heat or emotion.
  • Chronic urticaria is a disorder where the patient experiences recurring hives (skin rash) a few times a day for several months or years.

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