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Whenever i hold cold things my fingers get swollen red and itchy and my top lip swells. also if it touches my body i get hives there, what is it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cold urticaria: You have a condition known as cold urticaria or cold hives. The condition is caused by the release of histamine. Try to avoid the cold. Take anti histamines when exposed. If you know you will be exposed to cold you can use vaseline on your hands or face to try to reduce the effect.

Answered 12/25/2020

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