The medical term for hives that form on the skin when it’s exposed to the cold is cold urticaria (CU). A severe acute allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis, is possible if you have CU.

Baby, it’s cold outside, and that could have big implications for your health. For some people, exposure to cold temperatures can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction called cold urticaria.

Cold urticaria can range from skin reactions, where the skin becomes cold, and you break out in hives in the area that’s exposed, to where you have the oropharyngeal swelling of the airway ...

How Do Doctors Diagnose Cold Allergy? If you think you might have cold urticaria, make sure to see a doctor for diagnosis. They'll perform something called "the ice cube test," which involves a ...

Yes, You Can Be Allergic to the Cold! A rare condition called cold-induced urticaria causes some people to break out in hives or experience swelling when exposed to chilly temperatures.; No Set ...

Plus she avoids exposing her skin to damp cold weather. "I'm hoping by like April it warms up, so I can't wait for April," Anwar says. Doctors say about 15 to 25 percent of Americans become ...

If you have skin reactions from coming in contact with something you're allergic or sensitive to, you may decide to see a doctor. Here's what to expect.

If your skin turns red, gets irritated, and itches, the chances are great that you have an allergy. Allergy Blood Tests Your doctor may also recommend getting an allergy blood test or an ...

One family in southwestern Minnesota is grateful the first big snow fall didn't arrive until Monday. It's because their 12-year old son is allergic to cold weather.

Woman’s rare allergy left her feeling like a live ‘science experiment’ Tammy Rose Bringloe, 34, has cold urticaria – an ‘allergy to the cold’ – and people have made fun of her ...

Allergy skin tests can be helpful in cases where the diagnosis is questionable or, for example, if a pet owner is having year-round sneezing and is wondering if he is allergic to his pet.

If your child has a cold instead, you will probably not see the itchy, reddened eyes, nose and throat tickles or skin reactions common with allergies. Sneezing is also less common with a cold ...