Infections, certain medications, exercise, stress — every person who suffers from hives knows very well that these are triggers. Are you aware that there are certain triggers that not a lot of hives sufferers are aware about?
Continue reading if you cannot seem to figure out the reason why hive flare-ups keep bothering your despite your best efforts to keep them from coming into being and ruining your life for the next few weeks. Below you will come across some of the most uncommon causes of hives.
Got some family members and friends who are being bugged by a bout of hives on a regular basis, too? Then make sure that you repost this article later on so that they may also be able to dodge the following:
Tight Clothing
Is your idea of looking trendy involves sporting clothes that are body-hugging? Then don’t be surprised if it seems like your hives are showing up all the time.
Actually, it’s a hive type that experts call pressure hives — hives triggered by pressure on the skin. Needless to say, it’s a good idea for you to steer clear of snug tees, skinny jeans, tight socks, and other clothing and fashion accessories that can apply pressure on your skin.
Water
There is a very rare form of hives that’s referred to as aquagenic hives. Based on the name alone, it’s easy to see that it is something that is triggered by water.
Such form of hives can strike when the sufferer comes into contact with water no matter the temperature. The signs and symptoms can last for about an hour from the time that contact with water comes to an end.
Cold Temperatures
In some instances, it’s just cold water that can cause a hive outbreak. Someone who ends up with a flare-up upon coming into contact with cold water is also likely to end up with a bout of hives after coming into contact with anything cold — even the intake of cold food is a trigger!
There are times in which the reaction to cold temperatures is so severe that it can also cause loss of consciousness. Cold-induced hives can be diagnosed by means of the ice-cube test.
Sun
A lot of people who are suffering from solar hives often believe that what they are having is heat rash, although to a trained eye and experienced hive sufferer the key differences between the two skin conditions are easy to spot.
The problem with hives triggered by the sun is that it’s also important to identify which particular wavelength of light can cause a flare-up to come into being.
Sweat
Everyone knows that exercising is a hive trigger. Did you know that in some instances it’s not exercising per se that is the culprit but sweating that can result from it?
Skin experts refer to it as cholinergic hives, and it’s something that can be triggered by just about anything that can cause sweating — stress, anxiety, consumption of hot or spicy foods, exposure to high temperatures and engaging in vigorous physical activities such as when working out.
Tooth Decay
It’s not just a flawed smile that tooth decay can cause, but also frequent bouts of hives. Based on a 2013 scientific investigations, researchers found out that participants with tooth decay were at high risk of suffering from chronic hives than those who didn’t have those dental issues.
Needless to say, it is a good idea for you to regularly brush and floss, and also steer clear of sugary treats. Don’t forget the importance of paying your dentist a visit every 6 months.
Preservatives
The addition of processed food products to the diet is bad for the health. Are you aware that it’s also bad for anyone who is diagnosed with hives as some artificial ingredients such as preservatives, flavorings and colorings can actually trigger the skin condition?
In order to determine if it’s your diet that is the culprit behind your frequent hive outbreak, your doctor will recommend for you to undergo what’s called an elimination diet.
