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[Solar urticaria. Case report and literature review]
María Raigosa1, Yuliana Toro, Jorge Sánchez
1Universidad de Antioquia, IPS Universitaria, Grupo de Alergología Clínica y Experimental, Medellín, Colombia. jotamsc@yahoo.co.
Summary
High-dose antihistamines can improve quality of life for solar urticaria patients. This treatment helps manage symptoms like wheals and erythema caused by sunlight exposure.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Solar urticaria is a rare inducible urticaria triggered by light exposure.
- Pathophysiology remains incompletely understood.
- Antihistamines are a primary treatment alongside light avoidance.

