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Urticaria, also known as hives, is a very common clinical presentation characterized by transient (<12 hours), itchy dermal wheals. Angioedema is defined as subcutaneous or mucosal (often of the lips) swelling that is episodic and recurrent; it may occur alone or in association with>... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Drug-induced urticaria is the most common form of urticaria in children; anaphylaxis and hereditary angioedema are life-threatening conditions; remember ABCs of resuscitation (airway, breathing, circulation); best treatment is prevention; that is,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or localized to the hair... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Urticaria is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals — smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous margins and pale centers of various shapes and sizes. It’s produced by the local... Emergency interventions ... History ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Specific antigen sensitivity (e.g., foods, food additives, Hymenoptera venom)
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Pressure, mechanical irritation, vibratory, water (aquagenic)
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... Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is an episodic, usually self-limited skin reaction characterized by local dermal wheals surrounded by an erythematous flare. Angioedema is a subcutaneous and dermal eruption that produces deeper, larger wheals (usually on the hands, feet, lips... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or localized to the hair follicles or sweat glands. (See ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Urticaria is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals—smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous margins and pale centers of various shapes and sizes. This reaction is caused by the local release of... Emergency Interventions ... History ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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Urticaria (hives) is a common condition. The lesions appear well circumscribed. Typically, they are first erythematous and subsequently develop a central wheal. They usually clear within 3 to 4... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
❑ Ingestants
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❑ Inhalants
❑ Hymenoptera venom
❑ Latex sensitivity ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings
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... Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is an episodic, usually self-limited skin reaction characterized by local dermal wheals surrounded by an erythematous flare. Angioedema, which can present either subcutaneously or dermally, produces deeper,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Urticaria is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals — smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous margins and pale centers of various shapes and sizes (hives). It’s produced by the local release of histamine or... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — visible collections of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or localized to the hair follicles... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Urticaria, also known as hives, is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals — smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous margins and pale centers of various shapes and sizes. It’s... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or localized to the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Urticaria is a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of transient pruritic wheals—smooth, slightly elevated patches with well-defined erythematous margins and pale centers of various shapes and sizes. It's produced by the local release... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Mathew Fogg, MD Angioedema - BASICS Angioedema - description Hereditary angioedema is an autosomal-dominant disorder in which mutations in the C1-INH (C1 esterase inhibitor) gene results in a deficiency or an inactive form of plasma... Angioedema - DIAGNOSIS ... Angioedema - TREATMENT ... Angioedema - FOLLOW UP ... Angioedema - bibliography ... Angioedema - CODES ... Angioedema - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... Angioedema - FAQ
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... Christopher P. Raab, MD Urticaria - BASICS Urticaria - description Urticaria is best described as raised, pruritic circumscribed erythematous papules. Single lesions may coalesce as they enlarge, ... Urticaria - DIAGNOSIS ... Urticaria - TREATMENT ... Urticaria - FOLLOW UP ... Urticaria - bibliography ... Urticaria - CODES ... Urticaria - FAQ
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