My skin turns red and blotchey if exposed to sunlight and heat. Also when nervous ill have a flare up my chest,shoulders,top of my arms and face will be covered with these blotchys. I work under a heat lamp at work and it turns my arms red and blotchy and doesn t look nice at all! Do you have any idea what s wrong with me?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic
I will keep a possibility of cholinergic urticaria. It presents as skin welts/swellings, which can be distributed all over the body. Itching is subjective in individuals. The trigger in this type of urticaria is often a change in core body temperature. Certain situation that may trigger it are e.g strong emotions, exercise, sun and heat, hot shower, spicy food etc It is chronic and is best treated with a single does of an oral antihistamine e,g cetrizine 10 mg once daily. Treatment is long term.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
How To Treat Sunburn?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic I will keep a possibility of cholinergic urticaria. It presents as skin welts/swellings, which can be distributed all over the body. Itching is subjective in individuals. The trigger in this type of urticaria is often a change in core body temperature. Certain situation that may trigger it are e.g strong emotions, exercise, sun and heat, hot shower, spicy food etc It is chronic and is best treated with a single does of an oral antihistamine e,g cetrizine 10 mg once daily. Treatment is long term. Regards