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Acute urticaria and angioedema: diagnostic and treatment considerations.
American journal of clinical dermatology - 1 Jan 2009
Frigas Evangelo, Park Miguel A
Abstract excerpt
Urticaria is defined as wheals consisting of three features: (i) central swelling of various sizes, with or without surrounding erythema; (ii) pruritus or occasional burning sensations; and (iii) the skin returning to normal appearance, usually within 1-24 hours. Angioedema is defined as: (i) abrupt swelling of the lower dermis and subcutis; (ii) occasional pain instead of pruritus; (iii) commonly involving the...
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