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For about 3 wks now Ive developed a rash,or hives on my face only.Its calms down,and lately when I eat ,the hives come out.It started out with a rash bout 2yrs ago .I noticed when I started losing unintensional weight.It went away for a very long time,but now I have it with hives.Its embrassing everyday I go to work.I been to a kidney dr.,cause I have kidney problems,and he just said,'oh its nothing'.I'm sick ,and tired of dr's saying theres nothing wrong.What kind of dr should I see for this.I cant wash my face.or put any creams.and I have a red bumo on my nose that doesnt go away,and its not acne.Please help........................

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms the possibility of chronic hives is there. It is defined as urticaria that persists for longer than 6 weeks. In most of the cases of chronic urticaria, the underlying pathology is idiopathic i.e it is not linked to any cause. It is essential to rule out the presence of serious illnesses of which recurring hives can be a symptom. Examples are hepatitis, hyperthyroidism, lymphomas, collagen vascular diseases, and cancers of the rectum, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.

I feel that you should find out the cause of your chronic urticaria by ruling out the various conditions causing it. You can consult a dermatologist/ allergist for this.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[jada32]

Thank you so much for your response.I will take youe advise ,see a dermatologist.I have an appt., with an allergist is that the same .I will keep you inform.Thanks again.