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What Causes Cholinergic Urticaria?

I have cholinergic urticaria and have been unable to find a treatment. I've been to the dermatologist and told me to take zyrtec, allergist who took siin tests for both food and pollen and I'm not allergic, dietitian doing an elimination diet but so far nothing has worked. What is the cause of this and what will make it go away for good? I just want to know what's caused this and how to make it better. Thanks
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Hello,

Scientists and researchers do not know the exact causes why cholinergic urticaria develops.

Who suffers from cholinergic urticaria often try to manage their hives naturally by doing the following:

1)Avoiding situations that cause hives
2)Wearing appropriate clothing to keep the body cool
3)Cooling sprays, ice packs
4)Avoiding compounds that worsen cholinergic urticaria (such as aspirin, alcohol)
5)Exercise (force the body to sweat more often and more regularly)
6) Avoiding spicy foods or foods that upset the digestive system

Medicinal Options

- Antihistamines
-Anabolic Steroids
-Corticosteroids
-UVB Light Therapy
-Beta-blockers
-Anti-Immunoglobulin E Therapy with Omalizumab
-Benzoyl Scopolamine

Hope this helps
Kind regards
Dr. Mersila
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What Causes Cholinergic Urticaria?

Hello, Scientists and researchers do not know the exact causes why cholinergic urticaria develops. Who suffers from cholinergic urticaria often try to manage their hives naturally by doing the following: 1)Avoiding situations that cause hives 2)Wearing appropriate clothing to keep the body cool 3)Cooling sprays, ice packs 4)Avoiding compounds that worsen cholinergic urticaria (such as aspirin, alcohol) 5)Exercise (force the body to sweat more often and more regularly) 6) Avoiding spicy foods or foods that upset the digestive system Medicinal Options - Antihistamines -Anabolic Steroids -Corticosteroids -UVB Light Therapy -Beta-blockers -Anti-Immunoglobulin E Therapy with Omalizumab -Benzoyl Scopolamine Hope this helps Kind regards Dr. Mersila