Dermographic Urticaria Induced by Long-Pulsed Diode Laser-Assisted Epilation: Rare Etiology of a Common Eruption

    January 2017 in “ Indian Dermatology Online Journal ”
    Aanchal Panth, Saurabh Singh, Neena Khanna
    Studysummary This case report describes a rare instance of dermographic urticaria triggered by an 810 nm diode laser for hair removal, with symptoms managed effectively by pre-treatment with levocetirizine.
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    1. Urticaria Induced by Laser Epilation: A Clinical and Histopathological Study with Extended Follow-Up in 36 Patients Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2012
    2. Severe Urticaria After Laser Treatment for Hair Reduction Dermatologic Surgery · 2009