Urticaria
Raised, well-circumscribed areas of erythema and edema involving the dermis and epidermis. Urticaria is intensely pruritic, and blanches completely with pressure.
What is Urticaria?
Urticaria is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Urticaria that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Urticaria
The following conditions have been associated with Urticaria. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis
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Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 7
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CINCA syndrome
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Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome
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Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis
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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
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Familial cold urticaria
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Hereditary angioedema type 1
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Homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency
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Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever
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Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome
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Immunoglobulin A vasculitis
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Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Urticaria is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.