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What Causes Red And Itchy Blotches On Skin After Exposure To Cold?
Question: In cool conditions any skin which is uncovered goes red and blotchy and very itchy or if I put my hands in cold water and recently it has gotten worse
Brief Answer:
Likely to be cold urticaria, evaluation of other causes needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
You have identified the trigger for your symptoms which is exposure to cold. This condition fits cold urticaria. Blood counts and hepatitis profile should be obtained as some malignancies and hepatitis type can lead to such presentation. Raynauds should also be looked for especially if the fingers become whitish / purplish and as a result become painful due to inadequate circulation. Try to stay warm, use antihistamines and consult your doctor for alternative options such as doxepin or a tricyclic antidepressant which have shown some good symptom control in severe cases.
Wishing you best of health
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Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
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Dr. M.S. Khalil
Likely to be cold urticaria, evaluation of other causes needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
You have identified the trigger for your symptoms which is exposure to cold. This condition fits cold urticaria. Blood counts and hepatitis profile should be obtained as some malignancies and hepatitis type can lead to such presentation. Raynauds should also be looked for especially if the fingers become whitish / purplish and as a result become painful due to inadequate circulation. Try to stay warm, use antihistamines and consult your doctor for alternative options such as doxepin or a tricyclic antidepressant which have shown some good symptom control in severe cases.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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