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13 mar 2023 · The decision to treat cold urticaria syndromes depends primarily on the underlying etiology, severity of response to cold stimulus, and how greatly it affects quality of life, including the frequency of anticipated cold exposure.
8 lis 2023 · Cold urticaria is characterized by pruritic wheals (hives) and/or angioedema due to cutaneous mast cell degranulation and their release of proinflammatory mediators after cold exposure of the skin. Triggers include skin contact with cold objects, cold liquids, and cold air.
Our systematic review included 16 studies, 9 of which met the eligibility criteria for the meta-analysis. We analyzed the effects of treatments on critical temperature thresholds (CTTs) and critical stimulation time thresholds (CSTTs), as well as on rates of complete response and adverse events.
25 lut 2015 · Pharmacological treatment should be started with a standard dose of a non-sedating H1-antihistamine (grade of recommendation = A). The treatment regime should be modified according to treatment response and development of side-effects.
Cold urticaria is a hypersensitivity to cold exposure (eg, wind, freezer compartments, cold water) resulting in histamine release. It usually presents as localized redness, burning, pruritus, and urticaria in the exposed areas, but may progress to a generalized systemic reaction, shock, and death.
• Delayed pressure urticaria (uncommon): Urticaria and/or painful swelling developing usually 30 minutes to 12 hours after a pressure stimulus and lasting several hours or days • Cold urticaria (uncommon): Urticaria develops within minutes after exposure to cold and lesions
1 sie 2023 · Cold urticaria is a chronic condition causing episodic symptoms of cold-induced wheals or angioedema in response to direct or indirect exposure to cold temperatures. Whereas symptoms of cold urticaria are typically benign and self-limiting, severe systemic anaphylactic reactions are possible.
