Hives from friction after sex

[hiveissues]

Follwoing sex, masterbation with a toy or by hand I experence hives/ intensely itchy skin in my vaginal area for a period of 15-20 minutes. Also my chest and breasts will have a red rash on them following foreplay also lasting 15-20 mins.  I have sensitive skin and welp easily if my skin is rubbed with pressure could this be realted? I have asked my doctor but the ony answer they offered was to change my soap, they also gave me medication for a bacterial vaginal infection but that made no difference. I do not have itiching any time other than following some form of friction. Soap is not the problem, please help I am nearly to the point of not wanting sex beacuse of the after effects.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

A differential here may be dermatographia.

You may want to check this url for further information:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/Dermatographia/DS00755/DSECTION=2

Dermatographia presents with raised skin ,rash and even itching that may be brought about by "rubbing from your clothes or bedsheets may irritate your skin. Cold, heat, pressure, sunlight and emotion also can trigger dermatographia symptoms."

Source: See above url.

This may not need further intervention. Dermatograpia may resolve on its own. Scratching and the itchiness may lead to complications like skin infections.

[hiveissues]

Also I have no known allergies, dust and dog dander seem to make my hands welp up though, and I have noticed that cat hair makes my arms itch mildly also.

[hiveissues]

It did welp up when I wrote with the pen after about 10 mins, and start to itch what might that mean? I have been expierencing this for about 2-3 years. For the first few months I itched all over and would take allergy pills before I went to sleep but now it is only when there is friction.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

Do you have any known allergies?

You have mentioned that welts appear on your skin when you apply pressure on it. Have you tried using the blunt tip of a pen and used it to write letters on your skin? Does your skin raise and the letters become visible? Have you experienced this?

The itchiness may be brought about by a hypersensitivity reaction to particular triggers like  lotions, soap , creams and certain synthetic materials. If you have previously known allergies then this may likely be an allergic reaction. Just follow your doctor’s advice .If the symptoms persist then seek follow up consult.