Clinical Course and Therapy Methods of Aquagenic Urticaria

Abstract

Aquagenic urticaria is one of the rarest forms of allergic reaction in the body. Aquagenic urticaria is clinically manifested by itching and urticarial rashes 5–10 min after contact with water. The signs disappear within 30–60 min. The standard therapy regimen includes the administration of second-generation H1-histamine receptor blockers and barrier creams with ceramides. In recent years, the use of monoclonal antibody therapy (omalizumab) has been considered in cases where antihistamines are ineffective.