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Cold urticaria

2026-08-30 13:56:12
Hi doctor I am 42 year old..i have cold urticaria from from 2011..is this a sign of cancer ?. Whenever I visited doctor they just give antihistamine tablets..only cetrizine whenever I expose myself to cold air or rain...urticaria and itching will form all over the body.. couldn't stop itching for few min...unless my body comes to warm temperature And i have itching in between leg fingers.. Can you please suggest what are the blood test should be done Thanks
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Please consult a dermatologist physically. You may be having  fungal infection or allergic dermatitis.

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This is chronic cold urticaria, and no, it is not a sign of cancer. Cold-induced hives are a mast cell hypersensitivity reaction, not a tumour marker. The problem is that cetirizine SOS is not enough for you - this needs a daily, properly dosed non-sedating antihistamine for weeks, not on-and-off tablets. After 14 years a short workup is worth doing once.
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Do CBC with ESR/CRP, TSH with anti-TPO and an ice-cube provocation test, then start a daily non-sedating antihistamine for 4-6 weeks and avoid cold baths and sudden cold exposure. Book a Practo consult with me and I will titrate the dose and review your reports.
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If cold exposure ever causes lip or throat swelling, wheezing or fainting, go to emergency immediately.

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

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Avoidance of the cold ,non sedating antihistamine are the standard treatment.Do the CBC,and IgE.if abnormal, consult an allergist,you may benefit from desensitizing treatment like omalizumab . It's certainly not cancerous

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not a sign of cancer an allergy dermatology consultation can confirm the diagnosis and decide whether any targeted tests are actually needed.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Can you elaborate your symptoms a little more, like duration, since when you are facing this?

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