Can a childhood allergic reaction return in adulthood? Hives?
Question by CaymanSunrise: Can a childhood allergic reaction return in adulthood? Hives?
I have a medical question. When I was 12 till about 18 years of age I had a terrible reaction to “something” which resulted in itchy hives all over the back of my arms and thighs. I visited dermatologists, allergists, and specialists but nobody could tell me what was causing these hives. It suddenly went away when I turned 18. But now it’s back and I’m 35 years old! I don’t know what set it off. They are raised “bumps” that look like mosquito bites. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would really appreciate it!
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8 Responses to Can a childhood allergic reaction return in adulthood? Hives?
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have to ask a specialest
jayanthi s
April 21, 2013 at 8:31 am
Sure they return.You have allergic to something.Go to the doctor and test yourself to see what allergic to_______ you have.
themath27
April 21, 2013 at 9:25 am
hi, ok i am guessing from living. from 12 to 18 suggests a hormonal basis to me. again at 35 stress ?possibly hormonal changes too. simple things to try is change to a no chemical detergent, and a sodium lauryl sulphate free shampoo, and soap!
a lot of people use sorbolene i cant stand the smell, and it did,nt work for me. changing my shampoo and other stuff worked. while your lumps are up, go get a blood test done if you can, or try and keep a written record of good/bad days see if a pattern shows up.. also seafood or maybe a supplement containing it can do this to some folks, good luck.
amicus curiae
April 21, 2013 at 9:57 am
yes allergies can come back when ur older..however ive had allergies all my life..most children grow out of them but i grew into my allergies.sometimes they lay in dormain for yrs.the only way ur gonna be able to know what ur allergic too is a series of allergy test.
pawsykitten
April 21, 2013 at 10:15 am
Go have an allergy test done it is the only way to be safe and sure.
splashykp
April 21, 2013 at 10:38 am
Yes, I had hives once in childhood as a reaction to a bee sting and about 7 years ago began hiving on almost a daily basis. They went away for a couple of years and reappeared mysteriously in 2005. They call it chronic uticaria and they can run tests to determine the cause. Mine are no longer due to an allergic reaction, they are due to an auto-immune condition. Try taking a bath in collodial oatmeal (Aveeno, Equate make good ones) or using an oatmeal lotion (Avon, Aveeno and Suave make them) and wash with a liquid oatmeal soap (Suave). It relieves the itching. But, if they don’t go away, investigate further by going to the doctor.
eskie lover
April 21, 2013 at 10:52 am
Start with the assumption that it is a contact dermatitis. Scotch Guard, which is put on furniture and carpeting to protect it, often causes problems.
Your allergy stopped when you were 18. Did you move away from home? Did your parents get a new couch? Did you just get a new piece of furniture or new carpeting?
You need to be a detective and think very carefully about your past and how it connects to your present.
Dana K
April 21, 2013 at 11:12 am
sure, once you are allergic to something, definitely you would always be… but it is best for you to consult a specialist say a dermatologist. good luck.
Jennifrer C
April 21, 2013 at 11:15 am