Contact Urticaria Syndrome

First defined in 1975, contact urticaria syndrome (CUS) is a group of inflammatory reactions by the skin. These reactions, which are fairly common, usually appear within minutes of contact with various substances. The first textbook on this subject, Contact Urticaria Syndrome discusses reactions caused by chemicals, animal products, antibiotics, cosmetics, and many other materials. Chapters written by leading experts in the field review clinical presentations, causative agents, pathophysiology, approach to evaluation, and testing methodology.