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Allergic Reaction When Skin Is Presses For A Bit Long Period. Takes Supplements Like Protein, Creatine. Reasons?

I have smth happening to le since couple if years. Whenever my skin is pressed for a bit long period like when holding my kid or something, i have an allergy reaction (skin turns red, feels hot and if it is pressed for long time and a little swelling after a while)

I'm planning to see a doc soon but could you tell what that could be?


For the record, i do bodybuilding and take supplements like whey protein, creatine ang glutamine.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Regards.

Younes GOUAITI
posted on Thu, 2 May 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist,  's  Response
Hello,

What you are having is histamine release from tissues under the skin on the influence of pressure. Scratching or 'writing' on the skin will leave similar marks that stay for a few minutes to maximum an hour.
I do not know the exact association with body building supplements to development of physical urticaria or dermographism, but if this condition has started AFTER you have begun on the supplements, then it will be best to stop and see the effect.
Otherwise, long-acting antihistamines such as Allegra 180mg once daily is the usual treatment.

Best Wishes.
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Allergic Reaction When Skin Is Presses For A Bit Long Period. Takes Supplements Like Protein, Creatine. Reasons?

Hello, What you are having is histamine release from tissues under the skin on the influence of pressure. Scratching or writing on the skin will leave similar marks that stay for a few minutes to maximum an hour. I do not know the exact association with body building supplements to development of physical urticaria or dermographism, but if this condition has started AFTER you have begun on the supplements, then it will be best to stop and see the effect. Otherwise, long-acting antihistamines such as Allegra 180mg once daily is the usual treatment. Best Wishes.