A Case of Aquagenic urticaria.
- Author:
Ho Gyun LEE
;
Ai Young LEE
;
Yoo Shin LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aquagenic urticaria
- MeSH:
Erythema;
Female;
Humans;
Intradermal Tests;
Occupations;
Osmolar Concentration;
Pruritus;
Urticaria*;
Water;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1990;28(4):456-458
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Aquagenic urticaria is a rare form of physical urticaria in which wheal is produced by contact with water. A 21-year-old woman was referred to our department because of itching wheal after contact with water for 1 month. Match-head-sized wheal surrounded by bean sized erythema was provoked with water on her face regardless of its tempera ture, osmolarity and quality. Passive transfer test was negative. Result of pro vocation test with normal saline and NaHCO solution, which was reported to be therapeutically effective, was similar to those with pure water.
