Fixed solar urticaria with delayed onset

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009 Apr;60(4):695-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.08.044.

Abstract

Fixed solar urticaria (FSU) is an extremely rare type of solar urticaria characterized by urticarial wheals appearing frequently confined to fixed areas of the skin. After a few minutes of exposure to sunlight or other sources of radiation, urticarial lesions can usually be induced exclusively in the same localization. We report a case of delayed onset FSU occurring 6 hours after exposure to ultraviolet A and B light.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Time Factors
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*
  • Urticaria / etiology*
  • Urticaria / pathology