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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.
Is a type of:Urticaria and angioedema
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
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