Under pressure

Eur J Pediatr. 2013 Mar;172(3):417. doi: 10.1007/s00431-012-1819-0. Epub 2012 Sep 12.

Abstract

Physical urticaria is a rare but challenging subset of chronic urticaria. Wheals of pressure urticaria are typically delayed in appearance. A pressure test can easily be done to confirm the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pressure / adverse effects*
  • Urticaria / diagnosis
  • Urticaria / etiology*