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Contact urticaria
Contact urticaria is a syndrome in which hives are caused by a variety of compounds, such as foods, preservatives, fragrances, plant and animal products, and metals. The etiology can both be immunologic requiring prior exposure to the the allergen or non-immunologic. Patients can present with localized hives, generalized hives, or have symptoms associated with anaphylaxis.
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Why would a 25 yr old without any other health problems suddenly develop cold contact urticaria?
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Whats cold contact urticaria?
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What is the definition or description of: contact urticaria?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have Aquagenic urticaria. Is there any medicine to control it. Skin is painful n red after contacting with water. But skin dont itch?
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Is there a simple remedy to urticaria?
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Do people with urticaria have a lot of pain?
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Is it okay to take a shower when you have urticaria?
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A 59-year old female asked:
Is there a connection between sarcoid and cold urticaria?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I have had Dermatographic urticaria for over a year, when will it go away ?
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A 44-year old asked:
What is causing urticaria when prawns were eaten on a previous episode with no reaction?
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A 22-year old female asked:
How does someone deal with urticaria that they can't find a reason for the triggers?
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Is it possible to get urticaria in the form of hives after falling in a pool? It had similar symtoms as measles?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I have a disease urticaria from 5-6 years and from 5-6 years I masturbate once in a day , is it because of masturbate?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Hi I have gained a lot of weight n i suffer from severe form of urticaria almost every other day i need to loose weight but i don't get motivated?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is there a correlation between arthritis and urticaria?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is there a medication that can cure urticaria or anaphylaxis?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I have cold urticaria .....Why do I breakout when i get into a hot tub?
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A 32-year old asked:
I suffer from urticaria and angieodema (deep swelling in the tissues). Is there a cure?
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A 28-year old male asked:
1. Can slimming diet damage digestive system? 2. Can damaged digestive system be a source of urticaria?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Is it technically correct to categorize cholinergic urticaria as a physical hive? I am uncertain because It is triggered from things like emotions.
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A 33-year old female asked:
I've been suffering with chronic idiopathic urticaria & Angioedema for 6 months now. I still need 1/2 a tablet of 25 mg every 48 hrs. Want to cure it.
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How can I treat urticaria?
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How can I manage urticaria?
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How is urticaria diagnosed usually?
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What does it mean if I have urticaria?
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What to do if boyfriend has urticaria ?
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I am suffring from chornic urticaria last 15 years.
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Will urticaria kill me?
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Is it normal for urticaria to peel?
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Is amla good for urticaria problems?
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