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13 mar 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.
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.
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.
24 lis 2023 · Guidelines for cold urticaria management, established by the Centre of Evidence of Dermatology and the Urticaria Group of the French Society of Dermatology. Br J Dermatol. 2023 Nov 24:ljad447. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljad447. Online ahead of print. Authors.
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.
MANAGEMENT OF COLD URTICARIA SYNDROMES. 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.
27 wrz 2021 · This updated version of the international guideline for urticaria covers the definition and classification of urticaria and outlines expert-guided and evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for the different subtypes of urticaria.
