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Cold urticaria

Cold urticaria is an allergic reaction in the skin that occurs at low temperatures. Cold urticaria occurs when the skin is exposed to cold water, ice, cold air and cold foods. Symptoms of urticaria include erythema and redness, itching of the skin, itching in the mouth, swelling in the throat, and in more severe cases, shock and anaphylaxis, which involves the whole body and may be life-threatening. The cause of this disease is still unclear, but viral infections and autoimmune diseases may play a role in it. In most cases, the reactions of this disease begin with a temperature of less than 3 degrees Celsius. Also, the symptoms of this disease appear within 5-30 minutes after contact with cold and can last for several hours. This disease usually occurs in young people. In this type of hives, men and women are affected equally. Sometimes this problem disappears after several years.

In this disease, you should:

Avoid cold drinks containing ice.

Even contact with materials, foods and cold drinks should be avoided.

Don't use cold foods like ice creams, ice in heaven.

Pay attention to the items inside the freezer and refrigerator with a towel or napkin picked up .

Always set a moderate water temperature.

He took a shower after the temperature of the water had stabilized.

He avoided swimming in the pool.