Display options
Cite
Greenbaum J. Allergic rash: does it exist?. Can Fam Physician. 1982;28:733-5
Greenbaum, J. (1982). Allergic rash: does it exist?. Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien, 28733-5.
Greenbaum, J. "Allergic rash: does it exist?." Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien vol. 28 (1982): 733-5.
Greenbaum J. Allergic rash: does it exist?. Can Fam Physician. 1982 Apr;28:733-5. PMID: 21286200; PMCID: PMC2306561.
Copy Download .nbib Format: NLM
Share it on

Can Fam Physician. 1982 Apr;28:733-5.

Allergic rash: does it exist?.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien

J Greenbaum

PMID: 21286200 PMCID: PMC2306561

Abstract

IgE-mediated urticaria and angioedema, serum sickness and idiosyncratic mechanisms all cause rashes. However, only mechanisms involving IgE should be labelled allergic, and they are the only ones with potentially fatal results. The most common type of rash seen by an allergy specialist is urticaria, acute and chronic. Acute urticaria lasts less than six to eight weeks and is most often caused by infection, medication and some foods. Chronic urticaria is caused by animal dander, ASA, certain food additives and some systemic diseases. Treatment is removal of the allergen, plus H1 and H2 antagonists and beta agonists. Both forms of urticaria eventually resolve spontaneously.

References

  1. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1972 Aug;50(2):92-8 - PubMed
  2. Am J Dis Child. 1973 Feb;125(2):187-90 - PubMed
  3. Am J Med. 1968 Jan;44(1):68-86 - PubMed
  4. Br J Dermatol. 1981 Apr;104(4):369-81 - PubMed
  5. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1981 Oct;68(4):262-6 - PubMed
  6. Br J Dermatol. 1971 Mar;84(3):227-37 - PubMed
  7. Br Med J. 1971 May 29;2(5760):494-6 - PubMed

Publication Types