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Mesh term Urticaria

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Hypersensitivity, Immediate
Skin Diseases, Vascular

Description

A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress.


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Angioedema


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