Urticaria, Hive - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

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Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD

Diagnosis

urticaria hive

Body Site

trunk

Age

25 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

symmetric generalized, disseminated

Comments

This 25-year-old man developed a transient pruritic eruption induced by sweating and exercise.The lesions were prominent on sides of his neck, elbow creases, and trunk. He improved quickly with oral cetrizine 10 mg bid .

Description

disseminated and grouped 2-6 mm wheals with large surrounding red flares

Image Added

6/6/2003 12:30:15

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