Urticaria and hidden salicylates.

A L Wright, A Minford

Index: Pediatr. Dermatol. 16(6) , 463-4, (1999)

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Abstract

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.