Urticaria: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for urticaria

Insect Bite

Insect bites and the associated hypersensitivity reactions known as papular urticaria account for a significant number of all referrals from pediatricians and dermatologists [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Insect bites and the associated hypersensitivity reactions known as papular urticaria account for a significant number of all referrals from pediatricians and dermatologists [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Papular urticaria is discussed including its epidemiology, the 5 stages of skin reaction, the SCRATCH principle as an aid in diagnosis, and the recent evidence supporting [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypersensitivity

Some individuals with these allergies also experience an atopic rash referred to as Urticaria (Hives) or Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema). [youtube.com]

The authors present 2 case reports of selective cefazolin hypersensitivity: a 49 year-old woman with a history of two perioperative reactions (urticaria and severe anaphylaxis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The case reported here is one of simultaneous contact urticaria and a delayed-type contact allergy to thiocolchicoside. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Food Allergy

The patient did not have a history of food allergy or urticaria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For generalized urticaria and anaphylaxis, intramuscular epinephrine is the first and fundamental treatment line. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We describe the case of a 26-year-old man who developed pruritus, generalized urticaria, and severe angioedema of his lips and tongue with dyspnea within 15 minutes after [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Contact Dermatitis

(one-time event of several hours’ duration); Chronic urticaria (longer than 6 weeks); Cholinergic urticaria (precipitated by sweating secondary to heat); Dermographism urticaria [dermatologyadvisor.com]

BACKGROUND: Contact urticaria (CU) and protein contact dermatitis (PCD) are mainly induced by an immediate, IgE-mediated immunological mechanism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Figure Urticaria. Contributed by DermNetNZ Figure Acute Urticaria. Contributed by Dr. Sandhya Vethachalam Figure Acute Urticaria. Contributed by Dr. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Viral Disease

Abstract Herpes zoster is cause of considerable morbidity, especially among elderly patients, with a suggestion of a slight increase in incidence among female patients. Substantial research on the biology of the varicella zoster virus has led to advances in our knowledge of the pathophysiology of the disease along[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atopic Dermatitis

Plasma levels and skin-eosinophil-expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with chronic urticaria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Urticaria and acute anaphylactic reactions to food occur with increased frequency in patients with AD. [emedicine.com]

TABLE 3.1 Eppendorf Itch Questionnaire and SCORAD We compared the itch sensation of acute inpatients with chronic urticaria and AD with VAS and the EIQ. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hay Fever

Rhinoconjunctival syndrome was diagnosed in 180 (97.8%) patients, pollen induced bronchial asthma in 76 (41.3%) and pollen induced urticaria in 35 (19.0%) patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] scratch seborrheic dermatitis sensitization serum skin sometimes subcutaneous surface symptoms syndrome Syph syphilis therapy thickening tion toxic treatment tumors ulcers urticaria [books.google.com]

Claratyne Tablets provide non-drowsy, rapid 24 hour relief from the symptoms of hayfever, year round allergies and chronic urticaria (hives). [bayer.com.au]

Chronic Sinusitis

Associates Waltham: MGH Waltham Allergy Dutta, Ellen J., MD Clinical Interests Angioedema Eosinophilic disorders Asthma Immunodeficiency Rhinosinusitis Cough Dermatitis Urticaria [massgeneral.org]

Aleena, MD Clinical Interests Drug hypersensitivity Angioedema Asthma Immunodeficiency Rhinosinusitis Cough Anaphylaxis Eosinophilic disorders Food sensitivity Dermatitis Urticaria [massgeneral.org]

Allergy Associates Waltham: MGH Waltham Allergy Long, Aidan Angelo, MD Clinical Interests Asthma Immunodeficiency Rhinosinusitis Cough Drug hypersensitivity Dermatitis Urticaria [massgeneral.org]

Infectious Mononucleosis

We describe a patient who developed generalized anhidrosis and cholinergic urticaria accompanied by heat intolerance after infectious mononucleosis infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] including cold urticaria Urticarial vasculitis Acrocyanosis (bluish hands and feet) Annular erythema Pityriasis lichenoides Palmar dermatitis Reactive genital ulceration [dermnetnz.org]

[…] variety of uncommon skin conditions associated with EBV infection, including: Infantile papular acrodermatitis (Gianotti-Crosti syndrome ) Erythema multiforme Erythema nodosum Urticaria [dermnetnz.org]

Histamine Intolerance

The clinical evidence for histamine intolerance is based on chronic headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, flush, urticaria, asthma-like symptoms, rhinitis and others. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Wakelin SH (2001) Contact urticaria. Clin Exp Dermatol 26:132–136 CrossRef PubMed Google Scholar 21. Wedi B, Kapp A (2005) Chronic urticaria. [doi.org]

[…] sausages, fish) cause above-normal serum histamine levels. 3 These elevated histamine levels cause various histamine receptor–mediated symptoms such as flush, headache or urticaria [adc.bmj.com]

Bee Sting

After the live challenge, there was mild urticaria in a single patient; no SR developed in the rest of the patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Figure ACCOMPANIED BY TWO FRIENDS, Lilly Davis, 20, arrives at the ED with audible wheezing, dyspnea, and urticaria (hives) on her face, neck, and arms. [journals.lww.com]

It is not generally indicated for adults with systemic reactions limited to the skin (eg, urticaria, angioedema or erythema ). [dermnetnz.org]

Hypothyroidism

Association between chronic urticaria and thyroid autoimmunity: a prospective study involving 99 patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic urticaria: association with thyroid autoimmunity. Arch Dis Child 2003; 88: 517-519. References for Section 9.5.3. 9.5.3.1. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

AIT may be associated with chronic urticaria ( 27 ) and rarely with immune-complex glomerulonephritis ( 28 ). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hashimoto Thyroiditis

BACKGROUND: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) may be associated with autoimmune thyroid diseases, and the Autologous Serum Skin Test (ASST) is an autoreactivity marker. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In this case report we describe a 49 year-old man who presented with chronic urticaria, angioedema and soft stool consistency. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] and thyroid antibodies occur in up to 27% of patients with urticaria (J Allergy Clin Immunol 1989 84 66-71). [endotext.org]

Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

Patient details Age --Undetermined-- Localisation Trunk / abdomen Primary Lesions Papule / erythematous Plaque / erythematous Pathophysiology pregnancy-related dermatoses urticaria [dermquest.com]

One week after starting this medication, the pruritus had resolved and the erythema/urticaria had abated; the pigmentary alteration had improved, but still remained. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Like other forms of urticaria, PUPPP can be treated with topical steroid creams. [ic.steadyhealth.com]

Drug Hypersensitivity

Patients were divided into 5 groups based on their accompanying diseases (chronic urticaria, asthma, rhinitis/rhinosinusitis). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] and single NSAID-induced urticaria/angioedema and/or anaphylaxis (n 11). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fifteen patients (75%) were classified as having single-NSAID-induced urticaria and/or angioedema, three patients were classified as having NSAID-induced urticaria and/or [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vasculitis

UV seems similar to common urticaria clinically. Major difference between urticarial vasculitis and urticaria is the duration of lesions. [intechopen.com]

The most frequent manifestations at diagnosis were urticaria (100%), arthritis (88%), followed by biopsy-proven glomerulonephritis (19%), episcleritis/scleritis (19%) and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic cases of NUV must be distinguished carefully from neutrophilic urticaria, which is a persistent form of urticaria unassociated with vasculitis.13 Left face and neck [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Drug Eruptions

Exanthematous drug eruptions, drug hypersensitivity syndrome, urticaria and angioedema, serum sickness-like reactions, fixed drug eruptions, drug-induced autoimmune blistering [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fixed drug eruption was the commonest reaction, seen in 61 patients; other reactions being urticaria and angioedema,morbilliform rash in 37, pruritus in 25, Stevens Johnson [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Maculopapular rash was the most common type of drug eruption followed by urticaria and photosensitivity reaction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Urticaria

[…] chronic idiopathic urticaria. [doi.org]

Extensive laboratory evaluation for patients with chronic urticaria is typically unrevealing and there are no compelling data that associate urticaria with chronic infections [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic idiopathic urticaria, unlike the physical urticarias and ASA or NSAID intolerant variants, has no discernable external cause. 11 Chronic idiopathic urticaria is the [web.archive.org]

Angioedema

Additionally, clinical manifestations of acute and chronic urticaria, hereditary and acquired angioedema, as well as the physical urticarias will be discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic urticaria comprises both chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) that includes physical and non-physical urticarias. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Many drugs, mainly antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can cause angioedema-urticaria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

We report a rare case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma presented as an ileocecal mass. The patient was a 77-year-old man with history of symptoms of partial bowel obstruction, intermittent right iliac fossa pain, loss of weight, vomiting and fatigue. Clinical signs included moderate abdominal tenderness with a palpable mass in[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hayfever (allergic rhinitis), eczema, asthma and urticaria all result from type I hypersensitivity. [web.archive.org]

Patients with urticaria, rhinitis, or asthma caused by aspirin can have the same problems with these other NSAIDs, but celecoxib may not cause these problems. [merckmanuals.com]

RA Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache Selective costimulation modulator Anti-inflammatory Headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, rash, flushing, urticaria [physio-pedia.com]

Anaphylaxis

Food urticaria is common and generally benign, and it may be of viral or idiopathic aetiology. A food origin of the allergy is frequently sought but rarely found. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

An inhalation challenge with a dosimeter induced generalized urticaria after a cumulative dose of about 10 μg of the drug, but no asthmatic reaction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Anaphylaxis is rarely associated to cold-induced urticarial (CU), a particular form of physical urticaria that is difficult to diagnose and manage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Graves Disease

Urticaria, pruritus. Brisk reflexes. Goitre. Proximal myopathy (muscle weakness wasting). Gynaecomastia. Lid lag (may be present in any cause of hyperthyroidism). [patient.info]

Most common side effects of thionamides are pruritus, skin rash, urticaria, fever and arthralgia. These may resolve spontaneously or after substituting another drug. [intechopen.com]

Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndrome

We herein report a case of a 75-year-old woman who presented with a low-grade fever, repeated cold-induced urticaria, and painful leg edemas with neutrocytosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

— Cold Urticarias, Familial — Familial Cold Urticarias — Urticaria, Familial Cold — Urticarias, Familial Cold — Cold Urticaria, Familial — Chronic Infantile Neurological, [mesh.kib.ki.se]

Terms: CINCA Syndrome; Chronic Infantile Neurological, Cutaneous, and Articular Syndrome; Cryopyrinopathy; Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome; Familial Cold Urticaria [icdlist.com]

Dermatographia

Dermatographic urticaria is a skin disorder and one of the most common types of urticaria, affecting 2–5% of the population. [en.wikipedia.org]

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A type of urticaria or "hives", also known as dermatographic urticaria, dermatographism, or "skin writing". Dermographism urticaria. [emedicine.com]

Nonallergic Urticaria

Drugs commonly cause acute urticaria but they may also aggravate chronic urticaria. What else can cause urticaria ? [nsc.com.sg]

Compare urticaria. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Atul Shah is an expert in identifying the causes of urticaria as well as in easing or eliminating symptoms of urticaria and chronic urticaria, so if you are suffering, don [center4asthmaallergy.com]

Schnitzler Syndrome

Her urticaria was triggered by cooler temperatures and an ice cube test for cold induced urticaria was positive. [doi.org]

Schnitzler syndrome encompasses monoclonal gammopathy, urticaria, inflammation, recurrent fever, bone pain and arthralgia, with occasional lymphadenopathy and/or hepatosplenomegaly [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We described two cases of chronic non itching urticaria with the same symptoms above mentioned, but an IgG monoclonal paraprotein instead of IgM gammopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis

[…] testing has become available there have been several reports of cutaneous findings in association with hepatitis C virus infection, including vasculitis, cryoglobulinemia, urticaria [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Wikipedia Systemic vasculitis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 M30 M31 ICD 9 … Wikipedia urticarial vasculitis — a group of cutaneous vasculitides characterized by urticaria [medicine.academic.ru]

[…] reactions to anti-tuberculosis drugs have been reported in up to 5% of treated patients. 8 Common cutaneous reactions include pruritus, skin eruptions, maculopapular exanthems, urticaria [synapse.koreamed.org]

Occult Malignancy

[…] breast, lung, renal, intestinal Umbilicus (Sister Mary Joseph's nodule) stomach, colon, ovary, kidney, breast Back lung 12. pruritus petechiae, ecchymoses pallor ichthyosis urticaria [slideshare.net]

Viral Hepatitis

Skin signs of acute viral hepatitis Acute urticaria is commonly observed in patients with viral infections, including HAV, HBV and HCV. [dermnetnz.org]

Urticaria associated with fever, headache and painful joints is known as serum sickness-like reaction, and affects 20% to 30% of patients with acute hepatitis B. [dermnetnz.org]

Urticaria associated with fever, headache and painful joints is known as serum sickness-like reaction and affects 20% to 30% of patients with acute hepatitis B. [dermnetnz.org]