UVA rush hardening for the treatment of solar urticaria

Induction of tolerance by subsequent UV exposures is the most effective therapy for solar urticaria; however, it is time-consuming and takes a long time until protection is achieved. Three patients with solar urticaria were exposed to multiple UVA irradiations at 1-hour intervals per day. With this...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2000-06, Vol.42 (6), p.1030-1032
Main Authors: BEISSERT, S, STÄNDER, H, SCHWARZ, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Allergic diseases
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Humans
Immunopathology
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Skin allergic diseases. Stinging insect allergies
Sunlight - adverse effects
Time Factors
Ultraviolet Therapy
Urticaria - etiology
Urticaria - therapy
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Summary:Induction of tolerance by subsequent UV exposures is the most effective therapy for solar urticaria; however, it is time-consuming and takes a long time until protection is achieved. Three patients with solar urticaria were exposed to multiple UVA irradiations at 1-hour intervals per day. With this rush hardening regimen, protection was achieved within 3 days.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/S0190-9622(00)90299-8