Prevalence of atopic diseases in children with papular urticaria

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Celiksoy M. H., Ozmen A. H., TOPAL E.

ALLERGOLOGIA ET IMMUNOPATHOLOGIA, vol.49, no.1, pp.62-67, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 49 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.15586/aei.v49i1.16
  • Journal Name: ALLERGOLOGIA ET IMMUNOPATHOLOGIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, DIALNET
  • Page Numbers: pp.62-67
  • Keywords: Insect byte, papular urticaria, atopy, asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, children
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Papular urticaria is a hypersensitivity reaction characterized by chronic and recurrent papular erythema. It occurs as a result of the bites of mosquitoes, fleas, bed bugs, and other insects; and it is generally seen in children. This study examines the prevalence of atopic diseases in patients with papular urticaria.