Essential acquired cold urticaria: stimulated only by systemic as well as local cooling.
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The background and differential diagnosis of essential acquired cold urticaria are discussed. The case report is of a 22-year old male who had previously been diagnosed as suffering from eczema. Working in a cold environment, with both systemic and local cooling stimulated development of an urticaria rash, diagnosed as being essential acquired cold urticaria.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Occupational medicine
دوره 46 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996