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  2. Aquagenic pruritus - Wikipedia

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    Presentation varies from person to person. Some people have discrete attacks, which can last between 10 and 120 minutes [3] while others are symptomatic almost constantly due to atmospheric humidity levels and/or sweating. Itching most frequently occurs on the legs, arms, chest, back, and abdomen, though it can also occur elsewhere.

  3. Chafing (skin) - Wikipedia

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    Chafing is an irritation or superficial abrasion of skin caused by friction, moisture or irritating fabric. Prolonged rubbing on the skin may result in skin sting or burn, and development of a mild, red rash or boils; and in severe cases may include swelling, bleeding, or crusting. It often results from body parts that rub against each other or ...

  4. Arthropod bites and stings - Wikipedia

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    Less commonly (around 10% of Hymenoptera sting reactions), a large local reaction occurs when the area of swelling is greater than 10 centimetres (4 in). Rarely (1-3% of Hymenoptera sting reactions), systemic reactions can affect multiple organs and pose a medical emergency, as in the case of anaphylactic shock. [2] [3]

  5. Dermatographic urticaria - Wikipedia

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    Dermatographic urticaria is sometimes called "skin writing", as it is possible to mark deliberate patterns onto the skin. The condition manifests as an allergic-like reaction, causing a warm red wheal to appear on the skin. As it is often the result of scratches, involving contact with other materials, it can be confused with an allergic ...

  6. Cholinergic urticaria - Wikipedia

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    Sweat Therapy: Forced perspiration by excessive body warming (sauna, hot bath, or exercise) used daily may reduce the symptoms through exhaustion of inflammatory mediators. [ 8 ] Antihistamines: are a commonly prescribed first-line treatment for conventional urticaria, but its effectiveness in the treatment of CU is rather limited in most cases.

  7. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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    The skin weighs an average of four kilograms, covers an area of two square metres, and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. [1] The two main types of human skin are: glabrous skin, the hairless skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [3]

  8. Jellyfish dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Jellyfish stings can trigger a complex immune response in human skin similar to the response to pathogens or allergens. When jellyfish venom , carried by the stinging cells of the animal ( nematocysts ), comes into contact with the skin, it interacts with various cells and substances in the body.

  9. Hives - Wikipedia

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    Hives, also known as urticaria, is a kind of skin rash with red and/or flesh-colored, raised, itchy bumps. [1] Hives may burn or sting. [2] The patches of rash may appear on different body parts, [2] with variable duration from minutes to days, and do not leave any long-lasting skin change. [2]

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