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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Itching during exercise occuring more often
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Itching during exercise occuring more often
by KL, May 02, 2001 12:00AM
In the past I have experienced itching on my legs during exercise on rare occasion. Now I experience extremely uncomfortable itching every time I fitness walk or run. It is so bad that I have to stop. The symptoms seem to disappear within about 30-45 minutes. This is extremely disturbing because I am a Personal Trainer and fear that I will not be able to exercise.
Why is this gettting worse? Will I have to be on Prescritption strenght antihistamines continually? Should I seek an allergist or dermatologist?
Why is this gettting worse? Will I have to be on Prescritption strenght antihistamines continually? Should I seek an allergist or dermatologist?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 03, 2001 12:00AM
, May 03, 2001 12:00AM
You may have cholinergic urticaria. These are hives induced by chemicals released during sweating or exercise. You can prevent these by taking an antihistamine 30-60 minutes before you exercise. Try thr OTC ones, like Benadryl 25 mg or chlortrimeton 4g. If thse don't work or make you too drowsy, ask a doctor for a prescription for a nonsedating one. There's no special rason why your body started reacting this way.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
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Dr. Rockoff
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