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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.
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.
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.
High-dose desloratadine decreases wheal volume and improves cold provocation thresholds compared with standard-dose treatment in patients with acquired cold urticaria: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
EPIDEMIOLOGY. Cold urticaria most frequently affects young adults [ 6,7 ]. Both sexes are affected with similar frequency in most studies [ 6,8-10 ], although one study reported that females were affected twice as often as males [ 7 ].
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.
Cold urticaria is a subtype of chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) associated with significant morbidity and a risk for anaphylaxis. Few studies have assessed the prevalence, management, and prevalence of associated anaphylaxis of cold urticaria.
