Role of contact sensitization in chronic urticaria - 12/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.jaad.2006.07.023
Laura Guerra, MD, Anthi Rogkakou, MD, Piera Massacane, MD, Cinzia Gamalero, BS, Enrico Compalati, MD, Cristian Zanella, MD, Antonio Scordamaglia, MD, Walter G. Canonica, MD, Giovanni Passalacqua, MD ⁎ 
From Allergy and Respiratory Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa
Reprint requests: Giovanni Passalacqua, MD, Allergy & Respiratory Diseases, Dept of Internal Medicine, Pad.Maragliano, L.go R.Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy.Genoa, Italy
Abstract |
We tested the hypothesis that contact allergy plays a role in chronic urticaria, and included the Italian series of patch tests in the diagnostic workup. Of 121 patients with chronic urticaria, 50(41%) tested positive to contact allergens. In all patients, avoidance measures led to a complete remission within 1 month. We suggest that testing for contact sensitization can be helpful in the management of chronic urticaria.
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