Synonym(s)
urticaria x-ray urticaria
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Very rare urticarial reactions in skin areas that have been treated with X-rays shortly before. Probably pseudoallergic reaction of the immediate type. The skin changes develop within a few minutes after irradiation.
General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Stop the X-ray therapy.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Symptomatic anti-itching therapy with shaking mixtures such as Lotio alba, Lotio alba spirit, possibly with addition of 2-5% Polidocanol R200 or 1% menthol solution.
If this is not sufficient, glucocorticoid-containing creams can be used as a prescription or as a ready-to-use drug such as 0.25% prednicarbate (e.g. Dermatop cream), 0.1% methylprednisolone (e.g. Advantan cream).
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Antihistamines such as desloratadine (e.g. Aerius) 1-2 tbl/day) or levocetirizine (e.g. Xusal) 1-2 tbl/day). In severe cases, short-term glucocorticoids in medium dosage such as prednisolone 40-80 mg/day (quickly levelling out).
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Polidocanol zinc oxide shaking mixture 3/5 or 10% (nrf 11.66.) [white/skin coloured].; Urticaria physical; Urticaria x-ray urticaria;Outgoing links (12)
Antihistamines, systemic; Desloratadine; Glucocorticosteroids; Intolerance reaction; Levocetirizine; Lotio alba aquosa; Menthol solution 1%; Methylprednisolone; Polidocanol; Polidocanol zinc oxide shaking mixture 3/5 or 10% (nrf 11.66.) [white/skin coloured].; ... Show allDisclaimer
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