Cholinergic urticaria, a type of hives caused due to raised temperature, often develops while exercising or sweating. The symptoms are wheals, redness around bumps, and itching. In most cases, it appears and disappears on its own. In some cases, it causes exercise-induced anaphylaxis. Avoiding triggering agents is the best way to manage it. Taking antihistamines helps a lot.
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I have had itching without rashes on my upper body. What is the treatment for this?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had itching without rashes on my upper body, that is, my hand, back, and abdominal region. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history provided, it is cholinergic urticaria. The presence of excessive itching with temporary red itchy hives or rashes appearing following a bath or changes in temperature is urticaria. It may stay for minutes to hours and then s... Read Full »
I am experiencing itching, mainly on the legs, after taking a bath. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male with a height 6' 2" and a weight of 189 pounds. I have been experiencing itching after taking a bath, mainly on the legs, and I am not taking any medications. Is it fine? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history provided, the condition may be cholinergic urticaria. It is a condition where rashes and itching appear for a few hours following a shower due to temperature changes pre and post-shower. It is a hypersensitivity reaction... Read Full »