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What Cause My Husband's Hands To Itching After Being Exposed To Cold?
When my husband (63) puts in hands in cold water or holds anything cold he gets a very severe itching for several minutes. Parts of his palm go red and he doesn't know what to do to stop it. It only lasts about 5 minutes but can go on for longer. Please may I have your advice.
Many thanks.
Mrs. Debbie Jones
Many thanks.
Mrs. Debbie Jones
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Your husband has a rare allergy called aquagenic pruritus. If there are rashes of urticarial nature, it is aquagenic urticaria.
Hydroxyzine is sometimes useful in reducing the itching.
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Your husband has a rare allergy called aquagenic pruritus. If there are rashes of urticarial nature, it is aquagenic urticaria.
Hydroxyzine is sometimes useful in reducing the itching.
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