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Urticaria, Acute: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Urticaria was first described in the English literature in 1772, although the disease has been recognized throughout history. Urticaria is marked by the onset of evanescent wheals (hives) associated with pruritus. Acute urticaria is a common ...

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Acute urticaria is a common disorder that sends many to the ER. Do you know the symptoms? http://bit.ly/8Xg4kX

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Acute phase inflammatory markers in patients with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)-induced acute urticaria/angioedema and after aspirin challenge - Kasperska-Zając - 2012 - Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “Acute phase inflammatory markers in patients with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)-induced acute urticaria/angioedema and after aspirin challenge - Kasperska-Zając - 2012 - Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology - Wiley Online LibraryView full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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An acute systemic inflammatory response is activated in patients with NSAIDs-induced urticaria and/or angioedema. http://t.co/HbpFoxcd

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Urticaria: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Urticaria, commonly referred to as hives, is the most frequent dermatologic disorder seen in the ED. It appears as raised, well-circumscribed areas of erythema and edema involving the dermis and epidermis that are very pruritic. Urticaria ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Urticaria, commonly referred to as hives, is the most frequent dermatologic disorder seen in the emergency room. http://bit.ly/9LernW

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Roseola Infantum: eMedicine Dermatology

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Roseola is a common childhood disease. Learn the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/bAqX5M

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Cutaneous Manifestations of Hepatitis C: eMedicine Dermatology

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Herpes Simplex: eMedicine Dermatology

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Surgical Dressings: eMedicine Dermatology

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How a wound is dressed after a surgical procedure is important to proper healing. Learn more about surgical dressings.http://bit.ly/aLGAJc

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Both Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis can both constitute emergencies. See what else they share.http://bit.ly/bZQppO

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Erythema multiforme is a condition that is thought to be caused by exposure to some infections medications & allergens. http://bit.ly/abrEVC

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Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweet syndrome) results in the sudden appearance of tender lumps on the skin.http://bit.ly/95PYx0

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Kawasaki disease is a rare condition in children involving inflammation of the blood vessels. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/bH6XI2

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