title: Solar angioedema: an uncommonly recognized condition?
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Photobiology Unit, Dermatology Centre, University of Manchester School of Medicine, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Rose
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bhushan
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Rhodes
mesh_terms: 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*