Is this Cholinergic Urticaria?
I’ve getting hives like this for as long as I can remember, pretty much daily. When I was a kid, I thought I was allergic to the shower water, because it always makes my skin flare up and itch. In high school, I started getting them when I was working out or getting ready in the morning. When they pop up randomly, it’s usually because I’m having anxiety for some reason. So I’m pretty positive they’re triggered by temperature change, fast heart rate, and anxiety, which typically all go hand in hand. They itch really bad, last a while, and then they go away. They usually pop up in one or a few areas at a time, like my face and neck or stomach and thighs. Sometimes, I’ll literally just get one singular hive at a time, like a mosquito bite. Some of them feel like they’re reoccurring if that makes sense, like some of the same ones pop up in the same spots each time. I’ve tried switching up my detergents, fabrics, and diet over the years, but no luck. I use Aquaphor to soothe irritation from the scratching and anti itch creams when it’s unbearable. All opinions are appreciated!