When I look at things, I break out and itch. Why is this? And what is it called?

Question

Like for instance, my mother has gotten new shower curtain and bath room rugs and things for her master bathroom. So.....the first few weeks or whatever, I felt fine now If I just go in their to do the business, like 10 mins after I come out I start itching and shaking and breaking out in little bumps like pimples. I don't understand when I first seen the things in the bathroom, I felt Happy and the bathroom looks lovely. Now I'm itching on my Arms, Ankles, Legs and Knees. And if I keep itching, I start to break out in Pimple Bumps. And certain parts of the house I look at, I start to itch.

Back in 2005, I had a similar case to that. My Family and I were shooping at walmart and like 30 mins after we were in the store, my eyes started to burn then they started getting tight and I couldn't see then, I got like Blotchy Bumps under my eyes next thing you know, I have huge Blotchy Areas on my arms and near my shoulders. OMG it was sooo painful. But I got treated for it.

Answer 1

Sounds like hives. Antihistamines can help, like benedryl. Could you be allergic to latex? It's a pretty common allergy, and if it's a plastic shower curtain or the rugs have a rubber backing, they may contain latex.

Answer 2

You're highly allergic to something, possibly in the area of petroleum such as plastic, other chemicals. You need to find a doctor who knows about environmental allergies and get yourself tested. It could be other chemicals such as gas or paint, hair spray, etc etc.
With such a strong reaction, you should be aware that an allergic reaction could include a feeling of swelling of your neck or tongue, which can get bad enough to make it hard to breath - it's called anaphylactic shock and can kill you. I believe it's imperative to find out what's causing the reaction and learn how to avoid it. Good luck with takiing care of it!

Answer 3

Could be the detergent your clothes are washed with.