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Urticaria after shower

2017-05-28 22:28:59
Ive been having a urticaria(hives) every time after shower. Its very itchy and uncomfortable. The same if i get sweat. Is that aquagenic urticaria? And what treatment should be done?
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More of cholinergic than aquagenic. Aquagenic is extremely rare. I have treated this kind of physical urticaria. But treatment shall be prolonged and slowly the severity reduces. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2017-05-29 03:21:33

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