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Can cold weather cause hives
Although it may sound strange, but it is possible to get hives during the cold weather. Doctor refers this as a cold Urticaria. However, sometimes it is also called as cold allergy or cold hives. Near about 2 percent of Americans suffer from the allergic skin reaction due to the cold. The skin condition i.e. cold urticara produces hives after the exposure to cold temperatures. Cold Utricaria is a form of physical urticaria. However, hives are characterized according to the development and the swelling with the cold exposures. Many cold triggers can cause symptoms in people with this syndrome that includes the cold weather, cold food, and drinks as well as swimming in the cold water. Most of the people suffering form cold Utricaria experience only a mild symptoms of itching and hives. However, some may experience a life threatening anaphylaxis while in the cold water. There are many medical problems that can cause cold urticaria, which includes infections, autoimmune diseases, some cancers, and some other side effects from certain medication. Moreover, cold weather hives can run in the families too. Diagnosis of hives in cold weather (Cold Urticaria)The diagnosis of cold weather hives is made with an ice cube test. This particular test involves the placement of an ice cube on the forearm. The cold object (ice) is left on the arms for near about 10 minutes. The positive test shows that the appearance of a hive or swelling at that site within 5 minutes after the removal of the cold objects (ice). The time of exposure to the cold object, which it takes, can predict the severity of hives. However, a positive test with a shorter exposure times is being associated with more severs symptoms. Some forms of cold utricaria may not have a positive ice cube test, which includes Delayed cold Urticaria, cold dependent dermatographism, cold induced cholinergic urticaria and localized cold reflex urticaria. When the person is diagnosed for cold urticaria, it may be necessary to look for the causes of the diseases. However, it may include blood tests to evaluate for autoimmune diseases, cancers, infection, and many other diseases. Moreover, medicines such as penicillin, birth control pills, and certain anti fungal medication have reported to cause a cold urticaria. Treatment of hives in Cold weather (Cold Urticaria)Avoiding the cold environment particularly swimming in the cold water is an excellent way to prevent symptoms in people with cold urticaria or hives. Remember, a person with a cool weather hives should not swim alone. However, it is better to avoid cold foods such as ice cream and cold beverages. Moreover, patient with sever symptoms of cold urticaria should carry an injectable epinephrine and wear a Medic Alert Bracelet. In some of the cases, symptom may decrease with the use of various antihistamines, such as cyproheptadine. Consult your doctor as soon as you see any of the symptoms of the cold weather hives i.e. cold urticaria. Moreover, try to take all the necessary preventive measure to eliminate the disease.
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