A member asked:

I break out with a blotchy rash that spreads when im in the sun, hot shower, eat hot food or when i get upset what could it be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Urticaria: You may have cholenergic urticaria which cause you to break out from heat sources.

Answered 2/23/2014

4.4k views

Thank
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hives: It sounds as if you are having a dermatologic condition called urticaria. Urticaria is the medical terminology for hives. It is the bodies response to a certain stimulus, such as an allergy. The body will release histamine in response to a stimulus and histamine causes redness, swelling and itching. Other triggers of urticaria can be cold/heat, stress, medicines, or foods to name a few.

Answered 2/23/2014

4.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more