Cholinergic urticaria or sweat allergy is a very rare disease that makes the patient develops skin reactions on sweating. You may find this hard to believe, but people with this condition find that controlling their day-to-day activities can be fairly difficult. Thus this article looks at the various causes of SV, signs of SV, and simple ways of handling SV allergy.

What is Sweat Allergy?

Sweat allergy is not an allergy to sweat at all but rather a skin reaction to the heat that is generated by the body along with sweat. Sweat rash may appear on your skin as small and itchy or burning sensations or swelling in the form of small bumps or rashes. Occasionally, this reaction can lead to breathing problems or swelling in the face, lips, mouth or throat. If you have sweat allergy (แพ้ เหงื่อ, which is the term in Thai) you may feel discomfort during exercise, hot weather, or stress.

Causes of Sweat Allergy

The primary reason for this condition is that the body’s immune system recognizes sweat as a threat that needs to be eliminated. This results to secretion of histamines that cause the symptoms. Common triggers include:

• Physical Activity: Any activity that raises the body temperature, for example through rigorous exercises like running can cause reactions.
• Hot Weather: The effects of high temperature are that sweating increases and the symptoms become worse.
• Stress: Stress as a form of emotional stress may cause sweating that in turn precipitates the allergy.

If you are Allergic to sweat, understanding what brings on the symptoms helps to address the problem in a much better way.

Symptoms of Sweat Allergy

Sweat allergy can present with any number of symptoms, from the mild to the severe. These include:

• Skin reactions such as redness, itching, and development of hives on the skin.
• Tingling or a burning feeling.
• Swelling in affected areas.

Occasionally it causes symptoms such as dizziness, or breathing problems that are more severe.

The symptoms most often develop shortly after the onset of sweating and disappear in several hours. However, it is possible to make sure that the given symptoms recur at a certain frequency that causes discomfort and interferes with life activities.

How to Manage Sweat Allergy

So when it comes to Allergic to sweat the advice is to know and avoid your catalysts. Here are some practical tips:

• Stay Cool: Don’t go out in hot weather and the clothing should be made of light and airy fabrics.
• Exercise Smartly: Walking or yoga is preferred to jogging or exercising because of high heat levels that can cause overheating.
• Manage Stress: Get some adequate amount of rest and exercise regularly, or use a rubric that will help in reducing stress such as mediation or breathing exercise.
• Take Medications: If itching and swelling are too out of control, antihistamines or topical creams from a doctor could be used.

For lesser symptoms, self-treat yourself but if they become grave or disturbing in your normal functioning, seek assistance from a dermatologist or an allergist.

Conclusion

Now we know that there is a thing called sweat allergy while it is quite an unpleasing situation to endure, you do not have to suffer with it for the rest of your life. Most people never pinpoint their triggers, or take simple steps to avoid them, which can dramatically enhance the overall quality of their existence. Please remember that if your symptoms do not fade or become worse, it is important that you consult a doctor. Protect yourself from the heat: Maintain body temperature and health, and do not let sweat allergy limit your activity.