Chronic Inducible Urticaria C5197720
Hives that appear when triggered by specific factors like cold, pressure, or sunlight. Avoiding known triggers helps prevent outbreaks. Managed with antihistamines.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- L98.9
- ICD-11
- EA00.0
- Body system
- dermatologic
- Severity
- mild
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(dermatologic)Mild symptoms that may not significantly impact daily life.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Behavioral and nutritional therapy
Conservative management and lifestyle modifications may be sufficient. Monitor symptoms.
Second-generation antihistamines
First-line pharmacological treatment for chronic inducible urticaria. Non-sedating antihistamines work by blocking H1 receptors to reduce histamine-mediated wheal and flare responses triggered by specific physical stimuli.
Trigger identification and avoidance
Systematic identification of physical triggers such as cold, heat, pressure, or vibration through controlled exposure testing. Once identified, patients implement environmental modifications to minimize exposure to their specific urticaria triggers.
Additional treatment options
H2 receptor antagonists or leukotriene antagonists
Adjunctive therapy for patients with incomplete response to antihistamines alone. These agents work through complementary mechanisms to provide additional symptomatic relief in refractory cases.
medicationPhototherapy
Narrowband UVB light therapy may help reduce urticaria symptoms in selected patients by modulating immune responses in the skin and decreasing mast cell reactivity.
complementarySymptom and trigger diary
Structured daily documentation of urticaria activity, potential triggers, and response to treatments helps identify patterns and guide therapeutic decisions over time.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Zuberbier T, Abdul Latiff AH, Abuzakouk M, et al. The EAACI/GA2LEN/EDF/AAAAI guideline for the definition, classification, diagnosis and management of urticaria. Allergy. 2022.
Maurer M, Magerl M, Metz M, et al. Chronic inducible urticaria: a structured diagnostic and therapeutic approach. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2021.
Casale TB, Sussman G, Bernstein JA, et al. Omalizumab for chronic inducible urticaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Dermatol Treat. 2023.
Staubach P, Peignois R, Benecke RM, et al. Efficacy and safety of ligelizumab in chronic inducible urticaria: a phase 2b randomized controlled trial. Allergy. 2020.
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