Skin disease: Although allergic reactions may be due to food or medication allergies, certain common detergents also produce itching with "welts" in areas of perspiration. Change to Ivory Snow, which is not usually associated with this kind of skin reaction. Even after many years of using the same detergent, "delayed hypersensitivity" can cause reactions. If no help, see a dermatologist.
Answered 2/26/2019
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The diagnosis: is urticaria or "hives" and can be from a long list of causes including cold and heat exposure. The pathology is localized release of histamine by mast cells in the subcutaneous tissue with localized increased permeability of blood vessels and pruritis (itching). The cause many time is elusive despite investigation. Treatment begins with antihistamines. Allegra first (nondrowsy) then benadryl
Answered 2/24/2019
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