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(L56.3) Solar urticaria
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49 749 in individuals diagnosis solar urticaria confirmed
2 681 deaths with diagnosis solar urticaria
5% mortality rate associated with the disease solar urticaria
Diagnosis solar urticaria is diagnosed Women are 16.37% more likely than Men
20 802
Men receive the diagnosis solar urticaria
2 681 (12.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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28 947
Women receive the diagnosis solar urticaria
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease solar urticaria - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 50-54
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features solar urticaria
Absence or low individual and public risk
Solar urticaria - what does this mean
Solar urticaria is a rare skin disorder in which exposure to sunlight triggers hives or other allergic skin reactions. it is caused by an abnormal immune response to uv rays, resulting in the release of histamine and other chemicals that cause itching, redness, and swelling.
What happens during the disease - solar urticaria
Solar urticaria is an allergic reaction to sunlight which is caused by the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators in response to ultraviolet radiation. it is believed to be caused by an abnormal reaction of the immune system to the uv radiation, resulting in the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. this release of inflammatory mediators leads to the development of hives, itching, and other skin reactions.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Solar urticaria - Prevention
Solar urticaria can be prevented by avoiding exposure to direct sunlight, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen with spf 30 or higher. additionally, antihistamines can be taken to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction to sunlight.