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Red Blotches

I get these red blotches all over my face and chest and sometimes on my shoulders/arms, and top of back as well. They usually occur when I am nervous, excited, or anxious. They also occur when I am hot or if I go outside in the heat, as well as for no reason at all. They are extremely embarrassing and are controlling my life all I can think about is when they are going to show up. I want them to stop please help me. What causes them? What can I do to make them stop?
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Thanks to the both of you. the cholinergic urticaria sound similar to what I experience however they never itch and i dont get small bumps they are just big hot red different size and shaped blotches all over me. However I did read that they usually occur around 10-30 years old and mine started happening in middle school I had never gotten them until then and now they seem to just be worsening. Also, it said people with asthma and eczema can be more suseptable to it and I have both as well as hypothyroidism because I seen it mentioned also. Their were many things mentioned that seemed as if they might relate to me when I looked it up. I think I will try and go to the dermatologist next week and hopefully they can help, it's just so embarrasing to talk about because I know it's goin to end up happening while im talking and then it's horrible to have to see and look at. Thanks for your advice and i'll keep you posted.
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Hello,
It can be due to cholinergic urticaria. It  is a form of chronic hives that is caused by an increase in body temperature but can be idiopathic also. Take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin and apply some calamine lotion on the hives. If the symptoms persist then please get it examined from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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1576082 tn?1296074307
my sisters kids who are 21 and 16 have had these red blotches on their face and arms and chest . they were told caused by nerves . they havent takin anything to get rid of them but they do take a mild pill to help with being nervous .so im sorry thats all i know and i hope u can ask ur family doctor about this . good luck..
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