Skin Allergies

[e_milia]

Hi. I am actually a teenager who suspect that I have skin allergy. Whenever I am exposed to cold weather or cold water, my skin will become red and I could feel a burning sensation. Sometimes, my skin will also become itchy and swelling occurs.
Also, I have fainted after swimming in a cold water environment. Not only that, I feel that I am going to faint even if I exercise in a warm environment (i.e jogging on the treadmill). At first, I thought that my low-blood pressure causes it. However, I read in the internet that the reason that I could faint (or feel that I am going to faint) is connected to my skin condition. Is it true?
If so, can you advice me what should be done? Thanks.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could have had a syncopal attack on exposure to the cold environment.

A clinical evaluation would still be helpful to rule out any other cause.

You could keep antihistamine medications at hand for use in case of a sudden flare up of symptoms.

You should also get your blood pressure and blood sugar checked and see if it is in the normal range.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

[e_milia]

Thanks for your info.
Actually I am not allergic to any food substances nor am I allergic to anything beside cold weather.
I am wondering if I could faint when I am exposed to cold weather only. Is that possible?
Also, is there anything that I should avoid doing beside exposing myself to cold weather and exercising in a cold environment? What are the symptoms of severe reaction?
In addition, if I only took the drugs after I fainted, will that be useful? Thanks.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Hi,

From what you describe you seem to be having cold urticaria or cold hives. Are you allergic to any specific food substances or do you have allergic reactions otherwise?

You should consult your doctor for a confirmed diagnosis and a proper clinical evaluation. You should try and avoid exposure to cold and also antihistamine or antiallergic medications would definitely help you.

The cold allergies are known to last for variable periods of time in different individuals.

Let us know if you have any more doubts and also keep us posted on how you are doing.

Hope this helps.

Regards.