He is 42 and never had this problem before. He only gets them where his clothes touch his skin. Anti-hystamines help for a while but they come back. I have not changed laundry detergent, and I can't think of anything else that might be causing them. Ideas?
2007-01-23 01:17:05 · 5 answers · asked by Queen of Cards 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
hives is usually caused from eating something. it would likely be a rash if it was caused from something he touched.
i would examine diet if i was you- some ppl get hives from tomatoes, i think some chocolates, coconut, anything he might be allergic to that is new to his diet.
Hives Caused by Ingestion or Inhalation
Approximately 70% of the time, what causes a case of hives cannot be determined. This list covers many of the common causes of hives, but is not exhaustive. These are things that you may want to consider cutting out if you have hives.
Ingestion or Inhalation
When the source of hives can be determined, most cases are caused by ingestion of a substance. Drugs can suddenly cause hives even if the person has been taking them for years. Many foods or food additives can also cause hives suddenly, even in small amounts. I am including inhaled allergens under ingestion because these are foreign substances that are taken into the body.
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Aspirin
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Morphine
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Nuts
Eggs
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Strawberries
Tomatoes
Pork
Cow's milk
Cheese
Wheat
Yeast
Citrus fruits
Food Additives
Salicylates
Tartrazine (a dye)
Benzoate
Penicillin
Sulfites
Inhaled Allergens
Pollen
Mold Spores
Animal dander
House dust
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2007-01-23 01:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Lane 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hives can depend a lot on the location on his body. I used to get hives along my spine, especially in my lower back. I had some huge, puffy welts on my back that itched. He is probably not allergic to his own sweat, so you don't have to worry about that. A few suggestions that I have that helped mine...take Benadryl and see if that helps, and try to identify allergy triggers. Have you changed detergent in the wash, or has he gotten new soap or anything like that? We found out eventually (after a lot of time!) that mine were actually the result of a virus. My body was essentially "allergic" to the virus, and it showed by producing hives. I took Zyrtec for a bit and it was able to clear it up. GOOD LUCK!
2016-05-24 00:35:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hives can be caused by numerous things. Medications is a cause a lot of the time. The best thing would be to see a dermatologist and have some allergy testing done if needed by an allergist.
2007-01-23 01:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a dermatologist since that is what they specialize in. Is stress or his surroundings a trigger? That can cause skin disorders to develop.
2007-01-23 01:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change to a scent free detergent. If that doesn't help he should see a doctor.
2007-01-23 01:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by bookfreak2day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋