Drug-induced urticaria
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Drug-induced urticaria occurs by immunologic and nonimmunologic mechanisms, urticaria
most commonly caused by aspirin
and NSAIDs.
Urticaria
Urticaria is a kind of skin rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps. Hives is frequently caused by allergic reactions; however, there are many non-allergic causes...
most commonly caused by aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin , also known as acetylsalicylic acid , is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. It was discovered by Arthur Eichengrun, a chemist with the German company Bayer...
and NSAIDs.
See also
- List of cutaneous conditions
- Localized heat contact urticariaLocalized heat contact urticariaLocalized heat contact urticaria is a cutaneous condition, one of the rarest forms of urticaria, where within minutes of contact with heat from any source, itching and whealing occur at the precise site of contact, lasting up to 1 hour....
- Skin lesion