Solar angioedema: an uncommonly recognized condition?

Solar urticaria is a well defined although uncommon photosensitivity disorder, and is said to be the underlying cause of chronic urticaria in approximately 0.5% cases. In contrast, solar angioedema is seldom reported. We describe two patients with postulated solar angioedema, associated with clinica...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine photoimmunology & photomedicine, 2005-10, Vol.21 (5), p.226-228
Hauptverfasser:	Rose, R. F., Bhushan, M., King, C. M., Rhodes, L. E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Allergic diseases angioedema Angioedema - complications Angioedema - pathology Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Female Humans Immunopathology Medical sciences Middle Aged Photosensitivity Disorders - complications Photosensitivity Disorders - pathology Skin allergic diseases. Stinging insect allergies solar Sunlight - adverse effects urticaria Urticaria - complications Urticaria - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Solar urticaria is a well defined although uncommon photosensitivity disorder, and is said to be the underlying cause of chronic urticaria in approximately 0.5% cases. In contrast, solar angioedema is seldom reported. We describe two patients with postulated solar angioedema, associated with clinical and/or phototest features of solar urticaria. Recognition of solar provocation of angioedema has important consequences for patient management.
ISSN:	0905-4383 1600-0781
DOI:	10.1111/j.1600-0781.2005.00175.x