Acute urticaria

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Acute urticaria

DDx Ref       118591

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Non-pitting, edematous plaques erupted and were generalized. Intense itching prevented sleep. Adrenaline (epinephrine) was not effective. Hydroxyzine 50 mg every 4 h provided relief.

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Superficial, widespread, and confluent plaques were moderately itchy. Fexofenadine (Allegra) 180 mg in the morning and hydroxyzine 25 mg q.h.s. were effective.

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Superficial plaques with clear dusky centers. The borders are annular. Itching was moderate. Fexofenadine (Allegra) 180 mg q.d. was effective.