Cold urticaria

Background

  • Hypersensitivity to cold air or water which may lead to fatal anaphylaxis

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Acute allergic reaction

Cold injuries

Management

  • Treat similarly to urticarial lesions from other causes (i.e. antihistamines)
  • Avoidance of cold is recommended

Disposition

  • Outpatient

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