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(L50.6) Contact urticaria
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2 934 017 in individuals diagnosis contact urticaria confirmed
Diagnosis contact urticaria is diagnosed Women are 6.56% more likely than Men
1 370 788
Men receive the diagnosis contact urticaria
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis contact urticaria
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contact urticaria - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features contact urticaria
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contact urticaria - what does this mean
Contact urticaria is an allergic reaction that occurs when a person comes into contact with a specific substance, such as a chemical or an allergen. symptoms include redness, itching, and swelling of the skin, as well as hives and other skin reactions. it can be caused by direct contact with an allergen, or by contact with an irritant, such as a cleaning product or a detergent.
What happens during the disease - contact urticaria
Contact urticaria is a type of physical urticaria that occurs when the body comes into contact with a foreign substance, such as an allergen, irritant, or other material. the body's immune system responds to the foreign substance by releasing histamine, which causes the characteristic skin rash, itching, and swelling. in some cases, other symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and difficulty breathing can occur.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Skin prick test
- Blood tests
- Allergy tests
- Patch tests
- Intradermal tests
- Food challenge test
- Photopatch test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
The main goal of the treatment for Contact Urticaria is to reduce the symptoms and prevent future outbreaks.
- Avoid contact with the specific allergen
- Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures
- Use antihistamines to reduce symptoms
- Use topical corticosteroid creams to reduce inflammation
- Use oral corticosteroids for more severe cases
- Use UV therapy to reduce inflammation
- Avoid contact with irritants such as soaps, detergents, and perfumes
- Wear protective clothing when outdoors
- Keep the affected area clean and dry
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contact urticaria - Prevention
Contact urticaria can be prevented by avoiding contact with potential allergens, such as certain fabrics, metals, and chemicals. wearing protective gloves and clothing when handling potentially allergenic substances can also help reduce the risk of developing contact urticaria.