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a type of physical urticaria, usually evoked by exertion, stress, or increased environmental heat. It is thought to be a nonimmunologic hypersensitivity reaction in which acetylcholine released from parasympathetic or motor nerve terminals induces release of mediators from mast cells. On the skin there are punctate wheals surrounded by areas of erythema.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Cholinergic urticaria — Classification and external resources ICD 10 L50.5 … Wikipedia
cholinergic urticaria — see urticaria … The new mediacal dictionary
Urticaria — Hives redirects here. For other uses, see Hive (disambiguation). Urticaria Classification and external resources Urticaria on the arm ICD 10 L … Wikipedia
Urticaria — Another name for the hives. Raised, itchy areas of skin that are usually a sign of an allergic reaction. Hives can be rounded or flat topped but are always elevated above the surrounding skin. They reflect circumscribed dermal edema (local… … Medical dictionary
urticaria — nettle rash; = hives; n. an itchy rash resulting from the release of histamine by mast cells. Individual swellings (weals) appear rapidly and resolve spontaneously within hours. Acute urticaria is common and represents an immediate response to… … The new mediacal dictionary
exercise urticaria — cholinergic urticaria caused by strenuous physical exercise … Medical dictionary
heat urticaria — cholinergic urticaria produced by application of heat to the skin or by exposure to high environmental temperature; it may be associated with cramps, weakness, flushing, salivation, and collapse … Medical dictionary
stress urticaria — cholinergic urticaria caused by emotional stress … Medical dictionary
Cold urticaria — Classification and external resources Allergic urticaria on leg in the form of hives induced by cold. ICD 10 L … Wikipedia
Exercise urticaria — Exercise urticaria, sometimes mistaken as exercise allergy, itchy legs, itchy legs syndrome or itchy pants syndrome, is a form of urticaria that happens during exercise. It is characterized by itching, swelling or hives on the legs, arms, torso… … Wikipedia
