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Urticarial vasculitis

Image of urticarial vasculitis

Urticarial vasculitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the small blood vessels in the skin. Signs and symptoms include an itching and burning sensation in the affected skin. Lesions (or wheals) caused by urticarial vasculitis may also leave behind a bruise.

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