81. Exercise-induced Urticaria (Hives) Familydoctor.org Information about exericesinduces urticaria from the American Academy of Family Physicians. http://familydoctor.org/737.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Healthy Living Physical Activity ... What treatment is available? Exercise-induced Urticaria (Hives) Printer-friendly version Email this article What is exercise-induced urticaria? Exercise-induced urticaria is a condition that causes hives and other allergic symptoms. It can occur during or after exercise. Hives or "welts" are usually raised, flat bumps on the skin that are more red around the edge than in the middle. Hives may also look like red spots, blotches or blisters. They can occur on any part of the body. Return to top What does it mean if I get hives when I exercise? Physical activity can cause allergic symptoms in some people. Symptoms may include: Hives (large or small) Itching of the skin Flushing (redness) of the skin Difficulty breathing or a choking feeling Stomach cramping Headache Swelling of the face, tongue or hands Return to top What should I do if I get hives during exercise? You should stop exercising as soon as you notice the hives. If the hives don't go away in 5 to 10 minutes, or if you have other symptoms, call your doctor right away. Return to top Can exercise-induced urticaria be life-threatening?

82. Kid Tips -- Hives (Urticaria). Hives (also known as urticaria) can occur anywhere, and consist of itchy welts or bumps on the skin. They might be accompanied by local or generalized http://www2.kumc.edu/kids/KidTips/urticaria.htm

KU Department of Pediatrics. This web site created by John Goodwin, MD. Accessibility Statement. Legal Notices. Revised: January 20, 2004 The World Wide Web is not a substitute for the care of a competent health care provider. Do not read or use the information on this page until you have read and understood our Hives (Urticaria): Hives (also known as urticaria) can occur anywhere, and consist of itchy welts or bumps on the skin. They might be accompanied by local or generalized swelling (angioedema). They often come and go. Hives might worsen with overheating, stress, and dry skin. Causes: Hives can be caused by many things, including drugs, food, animal dander, and insect bites. Hives can also occur following some infections (mycoplasma and certain viruses). Finding the cause often requires considerable "detective work" and patience. Detailed history, skin testing and environmental control are some of the tools used to identify the cause. This process can take several weeks. Treatment: Treatment typically involves avoiding the causative agent, avoiding factors known to worsen hives, and regular suppressive therapy with an antihistamine. Use the Eczema guidelines for dry skin. Allergy shots may be offered in certain situations. Acute hives resolve in less than six weeks. Chronic hives often last at least one year.

83. AAAAI - Patients & Consumers Center: Allergic Conditions: Urticaria urticaria, also knows as hives, are raised, red itchy bumps of varying sizes in the shallow layers of the skin. They are caused by a chemical in the body http://www.aaaai.org/patients/allergic_conditions/urticaria.stm

Find An Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Annual Meeting ... Search Online Tools AAAAI Patient Gallery AAAAI Medication Guide Find an Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts ... Topic of the Month Featured Resources AAAAI Tips Brochures Health eHeadlines Smoke Free Homes Information Request Form ... Other Resources Constituencies En Español Just for Kids Seniors Allergic Conditions: Urticaria Urticaria, also knows as hives are raised, red itchy bumps of varying sizes in the shallow layers of the skin. They are caused by a chemical in the body called histamine which is released from certain cells. Hives are a particularly vexing problem—the intensity of the itch can completely disrupt normal activities. Resources about hives: Allergic Skin Conditions Tip Brochure The Allergy Report – Urticaria The ADVOCATE Patient Newsletter Article: "What is Urticaria?" Please visit an allergist for more information on allergic disease and your individual medical condition. If you need to locate an allergist in your area, visit the Academy’s online Physician Referral Directory

84. The MSDS HyperGlossary: Urticaria Entry in the Material Safety Data Sheet HyperGlossary at ILPI. http://www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/urticaria.html

Safety Emporium for all your lab and safety needs UN/NA Number Glossary Index Useless MSDS Abbreviations MSDS Topics Free Sites FAQ's Regulations Glossary Software Suppliers Books Forum ... Store Understand your MSDS with the MS-Demystifier Search ALL our MSDS info Urticaria Definition Urticaria is also called nettle rash or hives. Urticaria is a temporary skin condition often due to an allergic reaction and is characterized by an elevated patch of skin (reddish or pale) and/or pimples and wheals accompanied by burning, stinging, or severe itching sensation. Additional Info Hives can often be treated with an antihistamine such as Benadryl (trademark name for diphenhydr amine ). In rare cases, airway obstruction or anaphylactic shock (system-wide allergic response) could occur, requiring immediate medical intervention. Hives can be caused by many agents, and in many cases the exact cause is not known. The red welt most of us get following a bee sting is probably the most familiar example of a hive. MSDS Relevance Urticaria can be a symptom of exposure to certain chemicals . As always, read your MSDS's so you know if hives are a symptom of exposure. Should you develop hives, you can take extra precautions to make sure you are not exposed to the material and see if the condition improves.

85. Urticaria Chronic urticaria is common and extremely difficult condition. In UK about 1% of the population will suffer from urticaria during their lifetime. http://www.manbir-online.com/diseases/urticaria-1.htm

Sorry, your browser doesn't suppor Java. Urticaria Chronic Urticaria is common and extremely difficult condition. Epidemiological data available is scare. In UK about 1% of the population will suffer from urticaria during their lifetime. Out of this appox. 25 % of the patients would be of chronic urticaria. Chronic urticaria presents in a variety of presentation. About 5 % are shown to be Reactive to the food allergens . 5% may have urticarial vasculitis Physical urticaria is seen in about 35%-40 %, while aprox. 50 % have so called Idiopathic Urticaria Physical Urticaria - in this most striking is dermographism. A useful procedure in confirming the diagnosis of dermographism is challenge test with a caliberated dermographometer, which measures the pressure being applied to the skin. Other common physical urticarias are cold urticaria, cholinergic urticaria and solar urticaria. Cold urticaria can be tested by appliing ice to the skin., cholinergic urticaria can be seen by exercising the patient or bathing in warm water and solar urticaria can be tested by solar simulator lamp. Patients with physical urticaria need no firther investigations. The patients shold be informed of the condition for which the average time cource os 2-3 years. and during this time the main therapeutic approach is to cover the patient with H1 antihistamine. Very little is known about the pathogenesis of the physical urticaria.

86. InteliHealth: Urticaria (hives) InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School s consumer health information. For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10930.html

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87. URTICARIA By definition this is urticaria that has persisted for over three months. There is no need to refer patients with chronic urticaria for allergy testing. http://www.swis.net/excg/derm/derm23.htm

88. PAPULAR URTICARIA = From MHKAY1@aol.com I PAPULAR urticaria = From MHKAY1@aol.com I wish I could add an answer to this inquiry but i thought I might add my ownquestion. http://dermatology.cdlib.org/rxderm-archives/papular-urticaria

PAPULAR URTICARIA ===================== From: MHKAY1@aol.com I wish I could add an answer to this inquiry but i thought I might add my ownquestion. Lately I am noticing bite like eruptions on my nursing home and regular patients which I can not easily explain. There are usually too few to be papular hives. They are usually not in typical scabies locations and often do not itch anywhere as much a scabies or fleas would. These patients are not exposed to animals in the home but often both husband and wife have them. I can assure you I have been unable to find scabies on any of them and they get no improvement with anti-scabies meds. I usually blame mites of non human origin as I did find an epidemic of bird mites a few years ago in L.A. which affected my family and a few patient's families. I also discuss the possibility of mice or rat mites. Since these occur off season for mosquitos and do not look like and are not in the typical locations for flea bites I feel rather foolish. Do we have a bug bite expert out there? Marty Kay =================== From: jcp@cts.com (James C. Powers) Not a bug expert (though I know a lot about fleas from my two dogs), but sounds suspicious for bed bugs (Cimex lectularius). >From Rook: (very abbreviated) some species travel on birds, get into house from nests under eaves can also be found on domestic chickens, esp in southwest US/Mexico Can invade house from swallow's nests/chicken runs Not uncommonly found in poorly maintained dwellings Feed for five minutes, drop off engorged. Usually does not wake host. Gregarious, "heavy attacks common" Clinically, bites common on face and neck, hands or arms, often two or three in a line, occasionally generalized. (Note: I had one patient who had multiple bites in lower back area. Was never able to catch a bed bug, but professional extermination in house eliminated symptoms in this patient.) "In individual not sensitized by previous exposure there may be no symptoms at any stage, and only a purpuric macule indicates the site of the bite. The stages of sensitization follow the usual pattern and in sensitized subjects intensely irritating weals or papules surrounded by hemorrhagic puncta are the characteristic reaction..... The bites of other Cimicidae are essentially similar, but their distribution depends on the time and method of exposure." James Powers MD

89. PRESSURE URTICARIA Mark Crowe, MD Haven t used it for pressure urticaria, but it sure can cause sedation in adults, so warn him to start with 1 mg hs until he http://dermatology.cdlib.org/rxderm-archives/pressure-urticaria

PRESSURE URTICARIA - I inherited a 40 y/o BM with a chronic delayed pressure urticaria. He has obtained only minimal relief with Prednisone even at 80 mg po QOD or 40 mg QD. Not to surprisingly, had not responded to Doxepin 20mg qam/30mg qpm, Atarax 50mg/qid, Seldane 60 qam. I think ketotifen is still not available in the US. Anyone with experience with ketotifen? No response to sulfasalazine or topical temovate to worst areas (both have been reported to help occasional patients). Pt is G6PD deficient. Have seen recommendations for Dapsone 50 to 100mg/ day. Also reports of cycloporin use. Pt has swelling with deep pain on more or less a constant basis on feet with lesser involvement on hands, buttocks, back. Any suggestions appreciated. Mark Crowe Try Hismanal if you haven't already. Mark Naylor, M.D. - Have had 2 patients with press. urt. that abused cocaine. When they stopped the drug, the urt. disappeared! Peauski@aol.com I have inherited a patient with severe resistant pressure urticaria. What is the experience of the group with ketotifen? What is the easiest, more or less legal way to get ketotifen for him? I am in the Seattle area. He is willing to drive to Canada to get his therapy or be seen and treated. The patient is retired US military, no other insurance. Mark Crowe, MD Haven't used it for pressure urticaria, but it sure can cause sedation in adults, so warn him to start with 1 mg hs until he gets used to it, and avoid driving, etc until he is sure he will be OK. I've got a couple of people with NF taking 8 mg/day and it is well tolerated and somewhat useful. Send me a private message if you want some. I'd try dapsone - J Derm Treatment 1992;3/2:61-62 sulfasalazine - Ann Allerg Asthma Immunol 1995;74:155-159 or cetirizine (Zyretec in the US, Reactine in Canada (you can get it OTC here in Tijuana North) - JAAD 1991;6/2:1090-1093. By the way, cetirizine 40 mg day works great for some atopics - too bad its OTC because now the drug plans won't pay for it. Its totally legal for him to import it for his own use, VERY rarely (~ 1/200)US Customs makes the patient get an Rx from a US doc. Kevin C. Smith MD FRCPC - Two points: Are you using the ketotifen for the itch, the headaches, or to prevent mast cell induction of new neurofibromas? The 40 mg. day of cetirizine reminds me of an expert from Germany who spoke at Derm 2000 Vancouver last month who swears that it is the treatment and the dose for recalcitrant cholinergic urticaria and promised that it will work (I have a nephew with this problem). Diane Thaler

90. Acute Urticaria - Patient UK Acute urticaria is a condition where an itchy rash suddenly develops. The rash may be triggered by an allergy or other factor such as heat or exercise. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068849/

Acute Urticaria Acute urticaria is a condition where an itchy rash suddenly develops. The rash may be triggered by an allergy or other factor such as heat or exercise. In most cases the rash lasts 24-48 hours and is not serious. You may not require any treatment, but antihistamines can ease the symptoms until the rash clears. What is acute urticaria? Urticaria (sometimes called hives) is an itchy rash caused by tiny amounts of fluid that leak from blood vessels just under the skin surface. Urticaria is classed as: Acute urticaria - if it develops suddenly and lasts less than six weeks. Most cases last 24-48 hours. About 1 in 6 people will have at least one bout of urticaria in their life. It can affect anyone at any age. Some people have recurring bouts of acute urticaria. Chronic urticaria - if it persists longer than six weeks. (Chronic means persistent or ongoing.) This is uncommon. This rest of this leaflet deals only with acute urticaria. See a separate leaflet for information about chronic urticaria. What does the rash of acute urticaria look like?

91. Chronic (Persistent) Urticaria - Patient UK Chronic urticaria is a condition where an itchy rash persists on and off for six weeks or more. The cause of the rash is often not clear. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068988/

Chronic (Persistent) Urticaria Chronic urticaria is a condition where an itchy rash persists 'on and off' for six weeks or more. The cause of the rash is often not clear. Many people also develop swelling of the lips, tongue or other areas of the body from time to time. The symptoms can often be eased with antihistamine tablets. What is chronic urticaria? Urticaria (sometimes called hives) is an itchy rash caused by tiny amounts of fluid that leak from blood vessels just under the skin surface. Urticaria is classed as: Acute urticaria - if it develops suddenly and lasts less than six weeks. Most cases last 24-48 hours. About 1 in 6 people will have at least one bout of urticaria in their life. It can affect anyone at any age. Some people have recurring bouts of acute urticaria. Chronic urticaria - if it persists long-term. Chronic means persistent or ongoing. In chronic urticaria a rash develops on most days for at least six weeks. This is uncommon. About 1 in 1000 people develop chronic urticaria at some stage in their life. It is twice as common in women than men. Some people have an urticarial rash 'on and off' for months, or even years. This rest of this leaflet deals only with chronic urticaria. See a separate leaflet for information about acute urticaria.

92. DermIS / Main Menu / DOIA / Alphabetically / Diagnosenames Containing 'urticaria alphabetically / diagnosenames containing urticaria urticaria Mechanica, 2. urticaria Papulosa Infantum, 3. urticaria Pigmentosa, 21. urticaria, 5 http://www.dermis.net/doia/abrowser.asp?zugr=d&lang=e&beginswith=urticaria&type=

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94. Cold Urticaria - DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Generation Do you (or someone you know) get hives after being exposed to cold temperatures? You may have cold urticaria. http://www.drgreene.com/21_674.html

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95. Dr. Koop - Urticaria Pigmentosa urticaria pigmentosa is a disease that produces and intense . If the lesions are rubbed, hives may form on the site. http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/001466.html

Home Health Reference Urticaria pigmentosa Jul 29, 2005 Search: Dr.Koop MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Urticaria pigmentosa Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Urticaria pigmentosa Definition: Urticaria pigmentosa is a disease that produces skin lesions and intense itching . If the lesions are rubbed, hives may form on the site. Alternative Names: Mastocytosis; Mastocytoma Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Urticaria pigmentosa is one of several forms of mastocytosis, which is caused by excessive numbers of inflammatory cells (mast cells) in the skin. Other forms include solitary mastocytoma (a single lesion) and systemic mastocytosis (involvement in organs other than the skin). Urticaria pigmentosa is most often seen in children, but it can occur in adults as well. Rubbing of a lesion produces a rapid wheal (a hive-like bump). Younger children may develop a fluid-filled blister over a lesion if it is scratched. A large histamine release from these extra mast cells may cause flushing, headache, diarrhea, a rapid heartbeat (

96. ABC Of Allergies: Allergy And The Skin. I---Urticaria -- Greaves And Sabroe 316 Allergy to latex usually manifests as contact urticaria or with systemic Solar urticaria, which can be induced by irradiation of the skin with a solar http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/316/7138/1147

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97. Urticaria, Papular Papular urticaria, more commonly known as. It is possible that the main title of the report urticaria, Papular is not the name you expected. http://my.webmd.com/hw/allergies/nord248.asp

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98. Workers At Increased Risk For Contact Urticaria A table of high risk occupations for contact urticaria and the associated chemicals or biological agents for each occupation. http://www.haz-map.com/urticari.htm

This table depicts some of the most common causes of occupational contact urticaria and the occupations at highest risk. Ammonia Persulfate AP Flour Flour alpha-Amylase a-Am CXase Handling of Foodstuffs Food Cow Dander Cow Grain Latex Ltx Acrylate Resins Acr Epoxy Resins Epx AP Flour a-Am CXase Food Cow Grain Ltx Acr Epx Hairdressers x x Bakers x x x Processed Food Preparers x Food Workers x Dairy Workers x x Agricultural Workers x x Medical Workers x Dental Workers x x x Electronics Workers x x Main Source of Information for the Table: Kanerva L, Tiikkanen J, Jolanki R, Estlander T. Statistical data on occupational contact urticaria. Contact Dermatitis What Is the Relative Incidence of Contact Urticaria? The paper cited above describes 815 cases of occupational contact urticaria that were reported during 1990-1994 to the Finnish Register of Occupational Diseases. During that same time period, 1944 cases of occupational allergic contact dermatitis were reported. Therefore, the evidence from Finland suggests that contact urticaria comprises approximately 30% (815 / 2759) of the total allergic work-related dermatoses.

99. Urticaria: Definition And Much More From Answers.com ur·ti·car·i·a ( ûr tikâr e-? ) n. See hives . New Latin urticaria , from Latin urtica , nettle. http://www.answers.com/topic/urticaria

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Medical WordNet Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping urticaria Dictionary ur·ti·car·i·a »r tÄ­-k¢r n. See hives [New Latin urticāria , from Latin urtica , nettle.] ur ti·car i·al adj. Medical ur·ti·car·i·a »r tÄ­-k¢r n. A skin condition characterized by welts that itch intensely, caused by an allergic reaction, an infection, or a nervous condition. Also called hives nettle rash WordNet Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words. The noun urticaria has one meaning: Meaning #1 an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs Synonyms: urtication hives nettle rash Wikipedia urticaria For the garage rock band from Sweden, please see The Hives Urticaria or hives is a relatively common form of allergic reaction that causes raised red skin welts that range upwards from 5 mm (about a 1/4 inch) in diameter, itch severely, and often have a pale border. Urticaria is caused by direct contact with an allergenic substance (generally a plant, such as

100. Urticaria - British Association Of Dermatologists urticaria (hives, nettlerash, welts) is a condition in which shortlived Angioedema - swelling of the eyelids Figuarte pattern of ordinary urticaria http://www.bad.org.uk/public/leaflets/urticaria.asp

About BAD BAD Constitution What is a Dermatologist Access to Care ... Frequently Asked Questions Urticaria and Angioedema What are urticaria and angioedema? Urticaria (hives, nettlerash, welts) is a condition in which short-lived swellings occur anywhere on the body. These swellings (weals) may be pale, pink, or red, of different sizes and shapes and itchy. As the raised weals flatten, they leave red marks which disappear usually in a day. New weals may then appear in other areas. Fig 1. Figurate pattern of ordinary urticaria Fig 2. Angioedema - swelling of the eyelids Angioedema is a deeper form of urticaria. These deeper swellings frequently occur in the eyelids, lips and sometimes in the mouth. The swellings may not be itchy and usually settle in a few days. An individual may have either urticaria or angioedema and many people have both. How common is urticaria? Urticaria is common and affects 20% of people at some stage of their lives. What is happening in urticaria and angioedema? Histamine is released from the skin and causes itching, redness and swelling. What is the cause?

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