Aquagenic urticaria. A case report

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作者
Kreft, B. [1 ]
Wohlrab, J. [1 ]
Marsch, W. C. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Halle Wittenberg, Univ Klinikum Halle Saale, Univ Klin & Poliklin Dermatol & Venerol, D-06097 Halle, Saale, Germany
来源
HAUTARZT | 2014年 / 65卷 / 02期
关键词
Pruritus; Histamine; Tryptase; Phototherapy; Water;
D O I
10.1007/s00105-013-2687-x
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
A 38-year-old woman presented with recurrent episodes of urticaria after contact with water affecting the upper part of the body. We confirmed the diagnosis of aquagenic urticaria. Aquagenic urticaria is a rare form of contact urticaria with small wheals generally affecting the upper part of the body. It has to be distinguished from aquagenic pruritus. The pathogenetic mechanisms are not known in detail. Treatment with antihistamines, ultraviolet therapy or application of protective hydrophobic barrier creams could be effective.
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页码:130 / 132
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