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Urticaria and Hidden Salicylates
Author(s) -
Wright A. L.,
Minford A.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1470.1999.00119.x
Subject(s) - medicine , clearance , pacifier , antihistamine , dermatology , chronic urticaria , chronic idiopathic urticaria , girl , contact urticaria , pediatrics , anesthesia , allergy , immunology , breastfeeding , contact dermatitis , urology , psychology , developmental psychology
A 23‐month‐old girl had a chronic urticaria resistant to antihistamine therapy. She was found to be using large quantities of a topical salicylate preparation which was being regularly applied to her pacifier. Once this habit was stopped, her urticaria cleared and has not recurred.