Solar angioedema: an uncommonly recognized condition?
Solar urticaria is a well defined although uncommon photosensitivity disorder, and is said to be the underlying cause of chronic urticaria in approximately 0.5% cases. In contrast, solar angioedema is seldom reported. We describe two patients with postulated solar angioedema, associated with clinical and/or phototest features of solar urticaria. Recognition of solar provocation of angioedema has important consequences for patient management.
Rose
R F
RF
Photobiology Unit, Dermatology Centre, University of Manchester School of Medicine, Manchester, UK.
Bhushan
M
M
King
C M
CM
Rhodes
L E
LE
D000799:Angioedema / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014581:Urticaria / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*