Cholinergic urticaria: pathogenesis-based categorization and its treatment options

Background  Cholinergic urticaria (CU) has well‐described characteristic clinical presentations, yet the precise pathological mechanism remains incompletely understood. A variety of pathogeneses has been proposed, which suggests that there exists several clinical subtypes. Conclusions  In this revie...

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Published in:Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2012-01, Vol.26 (1), p.114-116
Main Authors: Nakamizo, S., Egawa, G., Miyachi, Y., Kabashima, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Humans
Receptors, Cholinergic - physiology
Urticaria - classification
Urticaria - etiology
Urticaria - physiopathology
Urticaria - therapy
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Summary:Background  Cholinergic urticaria (CU) has well‐described characteristic clinical presentations, yet the precise pathological mechanism remains incompletely understood. A variety of pathogeneses has been proposed, which suggests that there exists several clinical subtypes. Conclusions  In this review, we categorize CU into four subtypes: (i) CU with poral occlusion; (ii) CU with acquired generalized hypohidrosis; (iii) CU with sweat allergy; and (iv) idiopathic CU, and discuss diagnostic and treatment options.
ISSN:0926-9959
1468-3083
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04017.x