What causes Cold Hives & how to manage it? - Dr. Urmila Nischal

In some individuals whose skin cells are very sensitive, they develop some red itchy lesions when exposure to cold. So this cold can be cold air or contact with cold surface or even contact with cold water. So what exactly causes this redness or the hives is the sensitivity. So there are cells which are cells are the mast cells which are very sensitive and what masks them sensitive is not known. So on exposure to cold what happens is this mast cells break open and they release some chemical substances called as histamine. This histamine causes vasodilation. That is dilatation and expansion of the blood vessels in the skin. So that is why you get the red itchy and bumpy lesions all over the skin. This occurs when it is a bit less severe. If the condition is more sever or if the person or more sensitive, then the person can also develop anaphylaxis, which can be life threatening. In that case what happens is swelling of the lips, tongue and the throat also. So thereby making breathing difficult and there might be loss of blood pressure and loss of consciousness. So if you have any of these symptoms like little bit of giddiness and light headedness after exposure to cold weather, you have to be careful and you have to consult a dermatologist. the treatment aspect of this condition is if you know you are sensitive and you know that you are about to get exposed to the cold weather or cold surface, then certain medicines called as antihistamines like fexofenadine and levocetrizine can be taken before hand. Once the reaction is already developed, then immediate iv hydrocortisone or other corticosteroids can be given and the best thing in this condition is to avoid the predisposing factors, that is avoid exposure to cold.

[jocelynramirez]

Bruh I hate this nobody will understand the pain till you have to live with it

[gonzalezlynda]

The pain cold hives causes HURTS LIKE HELL, I would leave my job early everyday crying from the pain I don’t wish this on anyone

[amytwomey]

I have this, my whole body swells up and it burns, it causes me to faint when I am in extreme cold and even when i drink or eat cold things my throat and lips swell up

[athirasunil]

I also have this condition since 11 yrs. Now it is very severe. I consulted a dermatologist and he prescribed some antihistamines.

[TommyBoy--]

I hate dealing with these breakouts all day everyday 😡 And nothing seems to help!

[KingdomHeartsGame]

I don’t understand. I started getting a reaction about a week ago and I’ve never been allergic to anything before. My apartments haven’t had hot water in over 5 months and I doubt they’re going to fix it soon. It hurts.

[stan]

I have recently moved to Canada from India. I had this problem very occasion in India that too for few minutes. But now in Canada it has continues for entire day of hives and skin bumps. Is it because of extreme cold temperatures here?

[BasketballMama-zmpx]

Our 10 year old daughter was just diagnosed with this. My heart breaks for her and anyone who has this. She welts up in the grocery store. So brutal for people to live with.

[asad]

I m suffering from cronic urticiria, it starts in winter body starts inching during contact in sunlight or physical work out stress etc .how to cure it?

[oceanindian]

Why doctors of 21st century always give or talk about band aid solutions instead of giving some natural and permanent solutions to the issue..
Hive/skin alergy is a result poor functioning of liver/galblader..Interim fasting or reversing the insulin resistance is the permanent solution for the said issue which doctor doesn't talk about

[debrajgaming]

Never had it before but since last 1 week I'm having it from cold water and weather 🙂

[muskan]

Very well explained doctor in short time thanks

[Elshaddai]

hello doc, I am a Bangalorean and live now in Sweden. I face this issue past few weeks now that the weather is turning cold. I cant avoid the weather as I have to step out for work, what is best remedy in this situation and country? Please advise. Thanks!

[hanshit]

We also know pathophysiology..but no one is telling best solution

[Ishaan.]

These hives sucks n I used to get it every winter.Luckily now I have figured out the remedy n it's working wonders.

[DAWAV]

Seemingly since Wednesday of last week I’ve been getting these rashes they come up and go after 10-15 minutes.. I really don’t understand how all of a sudden I’ve gotten hives.. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[ares-femm]

I didn't have these things before it happened recently don't know why just when I exposed to cold water

[princessmariam]

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[venusbeautygirl]

What about itchy skin in windy weather when its not too cold?

[ashcarvajal]

My skin gets so itchy in the cold! My feet get swollen and super itchy, when my hands and legs get itchy they even bleed a litttle🙁