Allergy to cold: symptoms and treatment

However, sometimes symptoms not so obvious, and the feeling of the disease is present in the body. In fact, it may well be allergic to cold. How it manifests itself and whether it can prevent - on that later.

symptoms

Allergy to the cold - a reaction to hypothermia. It often makes itself felt at a temperature of -10 degrees and below. These reactions may well indicate the presence of your body's allergic reaction:

• redness;
• itching;
• blisters (Kholodova dermatitis);
• pain;
• swelling of the skin, who are afflicted with allergies;
• rashes.

These reactions usually occur on the hands, ears and face.

Causes

The reasons for both children and adults can be not only a long walk in the cold. The presence in the body of an allergic reaction may also be affected by these factors:

• lowered immunity due to lack of vitamins;
• antibiotics;
• hand washing in cool water;
• genetic predisposition.

Treatment

Allergies can not be cured by a principle "will pass by itself" as it can work with a cold. Here you need professional intervention. Sometimes dermatologists may prescribe antihistamines. In addition, the doctor may order additional tests to determine the real cause of the problem. Allergy to the cold can be a bell, warning of more serious diseases.

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