UVA rush hardening for the treatment of solar urticaria

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jun;42(6):1030-2. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(00)90299-8.

Abstract

Induction of tolerance by subsequent UV exposures is the most effective therapy for solar urticaria; however, it is time-consuming and takes a long time until protection is achieved. Three patients with solar urticaria were exposed to multiple UVA irradiations at 1-hour intervals per day. With this rush hardening regimen, protection was achieved within 3 days.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sunlight / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Ultraviolet Therapy*
  • Urticaria / etiology
  • Urticaria / therapy*