Solar urticaria

Solar urticaria is a relatively rare immunoglobulin E–mediated photodermatosis that is caused by specific, yet diverse wavelengths of light. The history, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, histology, etiology/pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, treatment, course, and prognosis of solar urticar...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2008-12, Vol.59 (6), p.909-920
Hauptverfasser:	Botto, Nina C., MA, Warshaw, Erin M., MD, MS
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Female Humans Injuries of the skin. Diseases of the skin due to physical agents Medical sciences Photosensitivity Disorders - epidemiology Photosensitivity Disorders - etiology Photosensitivity Disorders - therapy Phototherapy Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects Sunlight - adverse effects Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Urticaria - epidemiology Urticaria - etiology Urticaria - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	Solar urticaria is a relatively rare immunoglobulin E–mediated photodermatosis that is caused by specific, yet diverse wavelengths of light. The history, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, histology, etiology/pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, treatment, course, and prognosis of solar urticaria are reviewed herein. Learning objective After completing this learning activity, participants should be able to describe the clinical manifestations of solar urticaria, summarize the proposed mechanisms of pathogenesis, and discuss the management options of solar urticaria.
ISSN:	0190-9622 1097-6787
DOI:	10.1016/j.jaad.2008.08.020