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Aquagenic urticaria.

R K Parker1, M J Crowe, J D Guin

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.

Cutis
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Aquagenic urticaria, a rare water-induced hives condition, presents with small, red bumps. A seven-year-old boy with this and other hives experienced relief with ultraviolet B therapy and antihistamines.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Aquagenic urticaria is a rare physical urticaria triggered by water exposure.
  • It manifests as small follicular wheals with an erythematous flare.

Observation:

  • A case study involved a seven-year-old boy presenting with aquagenic urticaria.
  • The patient also exhibited cholinergic urticaria and symptomatic dermatographism.

Findings:

  • Typical lesions of aquagenic urticaria were observed in the patient.
  • Treatment with ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy and oral antihistamines proved effective.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential treatment approach for complex urticaria presentations.
  • Combined therapies may offer relief for patients with multiple inducible urticaria types.