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Could Facial, Body And Fingers Swelling Be Due To Arctic Allergy?

Whenever it touch down to this time of year when it s very cold or even snowy my son tends to get Wales all over his face and body and his fingers sometimes gets swollen but Benadryl seems to help Is there an allergy called arctic alergy? Can you please educate me on that thank you
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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hi,yes its case of allergy.you should dress him properly particularly in winter.a warm gloves,socks,cap ,and warm cloth will prevent such episode .if inspite of these there is swelling of finger ,keep them in slightly warm water or massage it with warm oil....thanks
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Could Facial, Body And Fingers Swelling Be Due To Arctic Allergy?

hi,yes its case of allergy.you should dress him properly particularly in winter.a warm gloves,socks,cap ,and warm cloth will prevent such episode .if inspite of these there is swelling of finger ,keep them in slightly warm water or massage it with warm oil....thanks