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[Delayed-type pressure urticaria]
A von Schulthess1, W J Pichler
1Institut für Immunologie und Allergologie, Inselspital Bern.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|December 9, 1995
Summary
Delayed pressure urticaria (DPU) causes delayed swellings after pressure exposure. This case report reviews DPU incidence, symptoms, and treatment options for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Delayed pressure urticaria (DPU) is a rare physical urticaria.
- Pathophysiology remains unclear, and treatment is challenging.
- DPU presents as delayed, non-pruritic swellings hours after pressure stimulus.