Urticaria, Papular: eMedicine Dermatology

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Urticaria, Papular: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Papular urticaria is a common and often annoying disorder manifested by chronic or recurrent papules caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to the bites of mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, and other insects. Individual papules may surround a wheal ...

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Urticaria from moths and catepillars? Yes. Check the updated article at http://bit.ly/bjYNd4

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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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Lichen Planus: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lichen planus (LP) is a pruritic, papular eruption characterized by its violaceous color; polygonal shape; and, sometimes, fine scale. Lichen planus is most commonly found on the flexor surfaces of the upper extremities, on the genitalia, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Lichen planus is a skin disease that comes in episodes lasting months to years. Learn the symptoms & causes. http://bit.ly/d7Ypds

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Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is a self-limited childhood exanthem that manifests in a characteristic acral distribution. It is rarely associated with systemic findings. The original cases, described in Italy by Gianotti in 1955, were associated with hepatitis B ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (or acrodermatitis) is a skin condition that may be accompanied with fever & malaise. http://bit.ly/aaor0R

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Asymmetric Periflexural Exanthem of Childhood: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1962, Brunner et al reported a new papular erythema in 75 children aged 6 months to 5 years.1 Later, in 1992, Bodemer and de Prost published a case series of 18 children and named ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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One uncommon rash in children that is thought to be related to a virus is asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood.http://bit.ly/dBZy8T

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Pityriasis Lichenoides: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis lichenoides is a rare cutaneous disorder of unknown etiology. Pityriasis lichenoides encompasses a spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from acute papular lesions that rapidly evolve into pseudovesicles and central necrosis (pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Pityriasis lichenoides is the medical term sometimes given to a rash of unknown cause. Learn more information. http://bit.ly/bB4KOS

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Botanical Dermatology: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: BackgroundPlant-induced contact dermatitis is divided into 5 major categories. These include allergic sensitization, mechanical irritation, chemical irritation, contact urticaria (immunologic or toxin mediated), and photosensitization. Plant products cause a variety of adverse cutaneous effects, and they are ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Skin contact with plants can sometimes produce a reaction. The study of the reactions are botanical dermatology. http://bit.ly/ccTQzw

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Lichen Myxedematosus: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The terms lichen myxedematosus, papular mucinosis, and scleromyxedema are used interchangeably to describe the same disorder. A spectrum of disease appears to exist, with the more localized, less severe forms, which are generally called lichen myxedematosus ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Lichen myxedematosus is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder that causes skin colored bumps to appear all over the body. http://bit.ly/cSxAxG

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Perioral Dermatitis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Perioral dermatitis (POD) is a chronic papulopustular and eczematous facial dermatitis. It mostly occurs in women, although a distinct papular variant occurs in children. The clinical and histologic features of the perioral dermatitis lesions resemble those ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Tiny red bumps around the mouth may signify perioral dermatitis. What are possible causes? http://bit.ly/daE6ou

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Fox-Fordyce Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fox-Fordyce disease is an infrequently occurring chronic pruritic papular eruption that localizes to areas where apocrine glands are found. The etiology of Fox-Fordyce disease currently is unknown. The eponym is based on the 1902 report by ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Fox-Fordyce disease is a rare skin disorder that produces an itchy rash around hair follicles near sweat glands. http://bit.ly/90Wsxe

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Mastocytosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Mastocytosis is a disorder characterized by mast cell proliferation and accumulation within various organs, most commonly the skin. The World Health Organization (WHO) classification of mastocytosis includes the following1, 2:Cutaneous mastocytosisUrticaria pigmentosa Maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Mastocytosis is a disorder characterized by mast cell proliferation in various organs, including the skin. http://bit.ly/bEqBRz

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Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1977, Birt, Hogg, and Dube reported small papular skin lesions distributed over the scalp, forehead, face, and neck in 15 of 70 members in a kindred study. Histologic examination of the lesions revealed fibrofolliculomas, trichodiscomas, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 11:31 pm By:

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Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is a rare disorder affecting the skin and lungs. Learn more about Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome. http://bit.ly/bG2X0j

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Urticaria, Solar: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Solar urticaria is a rare photodermatosis characterized by pruritus, stinging, erythema, and wheal formation after a brief period of exposure to natural sunlight or an artificial light source emitting the appropriate wavelength. Initially described by Merklen ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 4:27 am By:

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Solar urticaria is a condition in which urticaria is caused by exposure to sunlight.See how solar urticaria is treated. http://bit.ly/cc6xxE

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Urticaria, Pressure: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Patients with urticaria for more than 6 weeks are given the diagnosis of chronic urticaria (CU). This distinction is important because an inciting event or etiology is not identified for the majority of patients with chronic ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 4:26 am By:

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Pressure urticaria is uncommon and may occur immediately after a pressure stimulus. Treatment options exist. http://bit.ly/aJ6RcJ

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Urticaria, Dermographism: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The term dermographism literally means writing on the skin. Firm stroking of the skin produces an initial red line (capillary dilatation), followed by an axon-reflex flare with broadening erythema (arteriolar dilatation) and the formation of a ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 4:21 am By:

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Dermographism urticaria is the terms for hives which appear to write on the skin. Find causes & treatment options. http://bit.ly/bnQ5q9

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