What is delayed pressure urticaria?
Delayed pressure urticaria is the body's delayed allergic reaction when it is exposed to a pressure stimulus. Hives may be seen after a delay of 4-6 hours after contact with the pressure stimulus. Examples of pressure stimuli are wearing of tight clothes or sitting on a hard surface.
How do members experience delayed pressure urticaria?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with delayed pressure urticaria*
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for delayed pressure urticaria*
Who has delayed pressure urticaria on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 41 |