Experiencing the sudden onset of intensely itchy, red welts or tiny bumps on your skin after exercising, taking a hot shower, or even feeling stressed during warm weather can be both alarming and incredibly uncomfortable. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with chronic heat hives, a condition medically known as cholinergic urticaria. These heat induced hives are a specific type of physical urticaria triggered by an increase in your core body temperature, which subsequently leads to sweating. While not life-threatening for most, this condition can significantly disrupt daily life, making everyday activities a source of anxiety and discomfort. Fortunately, with the right understanding, strategies for fast relief, and consistent prevention efforts, you can effectively manage these hives in heat and reclaim your comfort.
This guide is designed to explain why chronic heat hives occur and to deliver actionable remedies. We’ll explore both home treatments and over-the-counter options so you can learn how to stop the itchiness and prevent future flare-ups quickly, turning those dreaded heat bumps on skin into a manageable concern.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for guidance specific to your situation.
Table of Contents
- Understanding Chronic Heat Hives (Cholinergic Urticaria): Why Heat Triggers Welts
- 7 Fast-Relief Solutions for Chronic Heat Hives
- Effective Prevention Tips for Managing Chronic Heat Hives
- When to Seek Medical Attention for Heat-Induced Hives
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Chronic Heat Hives
- Conclusion: Living Comfortably with Chronic Heat Hives
- References
- Disclaimer
Understanding Chronic Heat Hives (Cholinergic Urticaria): Why Heat Triggers Welts
Chronic heat hives, or cholinergic urticaria, is a distinct type of physical urticaria where hives (also known as wheals or welts) develop in response to stimuli that cause sweating due to an increase in core body temperature. The term “cholinergic” refers to the involvement of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in activating sweat glands. While the exact cause isn’t fully understood, it’s believed to be a hypersensitivity reaction within the body.
The Mechanism – Why Do Heat and Sweat Cause These Hives?
When your body temperature rises due to triggers like exercise, hot environments, spicy foods, or emotional stress, several physiological responses occur:
- Sweat Gland Activation: Your nervous system signals your sweat glands to produce sweat to cool the body down. Acetylcholine is a key neurotransmitter in this process.
- Hypersensitivity Reaction: In individuals with cholinergic urticaria, it’s theorized that there’s a hypersensitivity either to acetylcholine itself, to components within their own sweat, or to the physiological process of sweating and the slight increase in skin temperature.
- Mast Cell Degranulation: This hypersensitivity triggers mast cells (a type of immune cell found in the skin and other tissues) to degranulate. During degranulation, mast cells release various inflammatory mediators, the most significant being histamine.
- Histamine’s Effects: Histamine then acts on surrounding tissues, causing:
- Vasodilation: Small blood vessels in the skin widen, leading to redness (erythema) and a sensation of warmth, making the hives hot to touch.
- Increased Vascular Permeability: The walls of these blood vessels become leaky, allowing plasma to seep into the surrounding skin tissue. This fluid accumulation forms the characteristic raised wheals or welts.
- Nerve Stimulation: Histamine stimulates sensory nerve endings in the skin, causing intense itching (pruritus) and often a burning or prickling sensation.
It’s important to differentiate cholinergic urticaria from what might be loosely termed an “allergic heat rash.” While the histamine pathway is similar to allergic reactions, cholinergic urticaria is a physical urticaria triggered by a physiological change (increased body temperature and sweating) rather than an external allergen like pollen or food. However, the body is, in a sense, reacting allergically to its own response to heat.
Common Triggers for Chronic Heat Hives:
Any activity or situation that raises your core body temperature and induces sweating can trigger a flare-up:
- Physical Exercise: From mild exertion to intense workouts.
- Hot Showers or Baths: Immersing the body in hot water.
- Saunas, Steam Rooms, or Hot Tubs.
- Warm or Hot Ambient Temperatures: Being in a hot room or outdoors on a hot day.
- Spicy Foods or Hot Drinks: These can induce sweating and a sensation of warmth.
- Emotional Stress, Anxiety, or Excitement: Strong emotions can trigger physiological responses, including increased body temperature and sweating.
- Fever: An elevated body temperature due to illness.
- Occlusive Clothing: Wearing tight, non-breathable clothing can trap heat and moisture, promoting sweating and hive development.
- Rapid Transition from Cold to Warm Environments.
Typical Appearance, Sensation, and Duration of Heat Hives:
The heat bumps associated with cholinergic urticaria have a characteristic presentation:
- Appearance: They typically manifest as numerous small, very itchy, pinpoint wheals (papules), often 1-3 millimeters in diameter. These tiny heat bumps on skin are usually surrounded by a larger area of redness or flushing (erythematous flare). Sometimes, these small wheals can merge (coalesce) to form larger, more classic hive-like welts. For some, they might appear as small heat bubbles on face or tiny heat lumps on face and body.
- Sensation: The primary symptom is intense itching. Many individuals also experience preceding or accompanying sensations of tingling, prickling, warmth, or burning in the affected areas. The hives and heat sensation are strongly linked.
- Location: Hives most commonly appear on the upper trunk (chest, back, shoulders), neck, and arms. They can also occur on the face, scalp, and less frequently on the lower body, palms, or soles.
- Timing and Duration: Symptoms typically begin within minutes (usually 5 to 30 minutes) of the triggering event (e.g., starting to sweat during exercise). Individual hives or wheals are usually transient, meaning they often resolve on their own within 30 minutes to 1-2 hours after the body cools down and sweating stops. However, if the trigger persists, new hives can continue to appear.
- “Chronic” Aspect: For the condition to be classified as chronic urticaria, the hives must recur frequently (on most days of the week) for a period of 6 weeks or longer. This recurrent nature significantly impacts an individual’s quality of life, causing distress and avoidance of activities that might trigger a flare-up.
7 Fast-Relief Solutions for Chronic Heat Hives
When chronic heat hives flare up, the primary goals are to cool the body down, reduce the itch and inflammation, and calm the skin. Here are seven fast-acting solutions:
- Cool Compresses and Immediate Body Cooling:
- Why It Works: Lowering your skin and core body temperature is the most direct way to stop the trigger for cholinergic urticaria. Coolness constricts blood vessels, reducing redness and swelling, and soothes overactive nerve endings, thus decreasing itching and burning sensations.
- How to Use/Apply:
- Apply cool, damp cloths or towels to the affected areas of skin. Re-wet them as they warm up.
- Take a lukewarm or cool (not icy cold) shower or bath. Avoid hot water, which will exacerbate the hives.
- Move to a cooler environment immediately, such as an air-conditioned room or a shady, breezy spot.
- Sip on cool water.
- Specific Benefits: Provides rapid symptomatic relief from itching and the sensation of heat. Helps to halt the progression of the hive outbreak by addressing the root trigger (elevated body temperature).
- Precautions: Avoid applying ice packs directly to the skin for extended periods, as this can sometimes cause ice burn or, paradoxically, trigger cold urticaria in susceptible individuals (though this is a different condition).
- Over-the-Counter (OTC) Antihistamines:
- Why It Works: Antihistamines are a cornerstone of treatment for all types of hives, including heat induced hives. They work by blocking the effects of histamine, the primary chemical released by mast cells that causes the itching, redness, and swelling.
- How to Use/Apply (OTC Options):
- Second-Generation Antihistamines (Preferred for Daytime): These are generally non-drowsy or less sedating. Examples include:
- Cetirizine (e.g., Zyrtec)
- Loratadine (e.g., Claritin)
- Fexofenadine (e.g., Allegra)
- First-Generation Antihistamines (Can Cause Drowsiness): Examples include:
- Diphenhydramine (e.g., Benadryl)
- Hydroxyzine (often prescription, but some forms might be OTC in some regions or lower doses).
These can be particularly helpful if itching is severe and disrupts sleep, due to their sedative effect.
- Always follow the package directions for dosing or consult with a pharmacist or doctor. For chronic hives, a doctor might recommend daily use or higher doses than standard OTC labeling.
- Second-Generation Antihistamines (Preferred for Daytime): These are generally non-drowsy or less sedating. Examples include:
- Specific Benefits: Directly targets the chemical cause of hive symptoms, leading to reduced itchiness, redness, and swelling.
- Precautions: Be aware of potential drowsiness with first-generation antihistamines, especially if driving or operating machinery. Some individuals may experience side effects like dry mouth. If OTC options are ineffective, consult a doctor.
- Pure Aloe Vera Gel:
- Why It Works: Aloe vera is renowned for its natural anti-inflammatory, cooling, hydrating, and soothing properties. It contains glycoproteins, polysaccharides, vitamins, and minerals that can help calm irritated skin and promote healing.
- How to Use/Apply: Apply 100% pure aloe vera gel (preferably with no added colors, fragrances, or alcohol, which can be irritating) gently to the affected skin areas. Storing the aloe vera gel in the refrigerator before application can enhance its cooling and soothing effect.
- Specific Benefits: Provides immediate cooling relief to hives hot to touch, reduces redness, and moisturizes the skin without being greasy.
- Precautions: While rare, some individuals can be allergic to aloe vera. Perform a patch test on a small area of unaffected skin first, especially if you have sensitive skin.
- Colloidal Oatmeal Baths or Pastes:
- Why It Works: Colloidal oatmeal (oats ground into an extremely fine powder) is an FDA-recognized skin protectant. It contains compounds called avenanthramides, which have potent anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic (anti-itch) properties. It forms a soothing, protective barrier on the skin.
- How to Use/Apply:
- Lukewarm Bath: Add one cup of colloidal oatmeal (or finely ground plain, unflavored rolled oats placed in a muslin bag or old nylon stocking to prevent drain clogging) to a bathtub filled with lukewarm (not hot) water. Stir to disperse. Soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Oatmeal Paste: Mix colloidal oatmeal with a small amount of cool water or aloe vera gel to form a paste. Apply this paste gently to the affected hive areas and leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing with cool water.
- After an oatmeal bath or paste, pat the skin dry very gently with a soft towel. Avoid rubbing.
- Specific Benefits: Extremely effective for relieving widespread itching and calming inflamed skin.
- Precautions: Ensure the water is lukewarm, as hot water will worsen heat hives.
- Wear Loose-Fitting, Breathable Clothing Immediately:
- Why It Works: Tight clothing or fabrics that don’t breathe can trap heat and moisture against the skin, exacerbating friction and prolonging the hive outbreak. Loose, breathable materials allow for better airflow, help sweat to evaporate, and minimize irritation to the already sensitive skin.
- How to Implement: As soon as a flare-up begins (or ideally, as a preventative measure), change into lightweight, loose-fitting clothes made from natural fibers like cotton, linen, or bamboo, or from specialized moisture-wicking performance fabrics if you are still warm. Avoid nylon, polyester (unless moisture-wicking), wool, or other fabrics that can feel scratchy or trap heat.
- Specific Benefits: Reduces physical irritation, helps the skin cool down faster, and can prevent hives from worsening due to trapped sweat and friction.
- Actively Practice Stress Management Techniques:
- Why It Works: Emotional stress is a well-known trigger or exacerbating factor for many types of urticaria, including cholinergic urticaria. Stress can influence the immune system and potentially lower the threshold for mast cell degranulation and histamine release.
- How to Implement (During a Flare-Up and Proactively):
- Deep Breathing Exercises: When you feel hives starting or stress rising, practice slow, deep diaphragmatic breathing. Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your abdomen to expand, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
- Mindfulness or Meditation: Even a few minutes of mindfulness practice or guided meditation can help calm the nervous system. Apps like Calm or Headspace can be useful.
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Systematically tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups can release physical tension.
- Specific Benefits: Can help reduce the intensity or duration of a stress-induced flare-up and improve overall coping.
- Identify and Temporarily Avoid Known Immediate Triggers:
- Why It Works: If you can quickly identify and remove yourself from the specific trigger causing the current flare-up, you can often shorten its duration and severity.
- How to Implement:
- If exercising, stop and cool down.
- If in a hot shower or bath, switch to cool water or get out.
- If eating spicy food that you suspect is a trigger, stop eating it and drink cool water.
- If feeling emotionally stressed, try to step away from the stressful situation if possible and use a quick relaxation technique.
- Specific Benefits: Directly addresses the cause of the flare-up, allowing the body’s temperature to normalize and histamine release to subside more quickly. Keeping a symptom diary can help identify personal patterns and triggers over time.
Effective Prevention Tips for Managing Chronic Heat Hives
While fast-relief solutions are crucial during a flare-up, long-term management of chronic heat hives focuses on prevention and reducing the frequency and severity of episodes. This involves a combination of environmental adjustments, lifestyle modifications, and proactive strategies.
- Maintain a Cool Body Temperature and Environment:
- Climate Control: Utilize air conditioning and fans (ceiling fans, portable fans) to keep your home and workspace comfortably cool, especially during warmer months or if you live in a hot climate.
- Dress in Layers: Wear clothing in layers so you can easily remove items if you start to feel too warm.
- Cooling Showers/Baths: Take lukewarm or cool showers or baths instead of hot ones. A cool rinse after exercise can help lower body temperature quickly.
- Plan Outdoor Activities Wisely: Schedule strenuous outdoor activities, exercise, or chores for cooler parts of the day (early morning or late evening). Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sun during peak heat hours.
- Gradual Exposure to Warmth and Exercise (Tolerance Induction):
- Some individuals with cholinergic urticaria find that they can gradually increase their tolerance to heat and sweating by slowly and consistently exposing themselves to mild triggers. This is sometimes referred to as “sweat therapy” or exercise tolerance induction.
- How it might work: Start with very light exercise in a cool environment, gradually increasing the intensity, duration, or ambient temperature over weeks or months. The goal is to induce mild sweating regularly without triggering a full-blown hive attack, potentially desensitizing the body over time.
- Caution: This approach should be undertaken very cautiously, ideally under the guidance of a doctor or allergist/immunologist, as it can initially trigger hives. It doesn’t work for everyone.
- Consistent Hydration:
- Drink plenty of cool water throughout the day, especially before, during, and after exercise or heat exposure. Proper hydration helps your body regulate its temperature more efficiently.
- Gentle and Protective Skin Care:
- Use mild, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic soaps, cleansers, and moisturizers to avoid irritating your skin, which can sometimes lower the threshold for hive outbreaks.
- Keep your skin well-moisturized, as dry skin can be more prone to itching and general irritation.
- After sweating, cleanse the skin gently to remove sweat residue.
- Dietary Considerations (If Specific Foods are Co-Triggers):
- While the primary trigger for cholinergic urticaria is the rise in body temperature and sweating, some individuals may notice that certain foods exacerbate their symptoms, particularly very spicy foods that induce sweating or foods they have a separate mild allergy or intolerance to.
- Keeping a detailed food and symptom diary can help identify if any specific foods consistently worsen your hives and heat episodes.
- Proactive Use of Antihistamines (Under Medical Guidance):
- If your heat hives are frequent and predictable (e.g., always occur with exercise), your doctor may recommend taking a non-drowsy antihistamine on a regular daily basis during problematic seasons, or specifically before engaging in activities known to trigger your hives. This preventative approach can significantly reduce the likelihood or severity of flare-ups.
- Stress Reduction as a Lifestyle:
- Incorporate regular stress-management practices into your daily life, not just during flare-ups. This could include consistent meditation, yoga, tai chi, spending time in nature, engaging in hobbies, ensuring adequate sleep, and maintaining healthy work-life boundaries.
- Appropriate Clothing Choices:
- Consistently choose loose-fitting clothing made from breathable natural fibers (cotton, linen, bamboo) or advanced moisture-wicking synthetic fabrics, especially during exercise or in warm weather. This helps to minimize heat trapping and allows sweat to evaporate more efficiently.
By integrating these prevention tips into your lifestyle, you can gain more control over your chronic heat hives and reduce their impact on your daily activities and well-being.
When to Seek Medical Attention for Heat-Induced Hives
While many cases of chronic heat hives can be managed with home care and OTC medications, there are situations where consulting a healthcare provider (such as your primary care physician, a dermatologist, or an allergist/immunologist) is important:
- Hives are Severe, Widespread, or Persistent: If your hives cover a large portion of your body, are intensely itchy or painful, do not respond to home treatments within a few days, or if flare-ups occur very frequently (e.g., most days of the week for six weeks or more, defining it as “chronic”).
- Significant Impact on Quality of Life: If the hives and itching are severely disrupting your sleep, daily activities, work, school, or emotional well-being.
- Over-the-Counter (OTC) Antihistamines are Ineffective or Cause Troublesome Side Effects: If standard doses of OTC antihistamines do not provide adequate relief, or if you experience side effects that are difficult to manage.
- Symptoms of Anaphylaxis (RARE with typical cholinergic urticaria, but critical to recognize with any severe hive outbreak): While classic cholinergic urticaria is generally limited to skin symptoms, any hive episode that is accompanied by the following requires IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION (Call 911 or your local emergency number):
- Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
- A rapid or weak heartbeat
- A sense of impending doom
- Nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain (when severe and accompanying other systemic signs).
(It’s important to note that isolated cholinergic urticaria rarely progresses to anaphylaxis, but if there’s any doubt or if symptoms are unusually severe and systemic, emergency care is vital. Sometimes individuals can have co-existing allergies or other forms of urticaria.)
- Hives Accompanied by Other Systemic Symptoms: If your hives occur alongside other unexplained symptoms such as fever, joint pain, significant fatigue, or weight loss, as this could indicate an underlying medical condition that needs investigation.
- For a Definitive Diagnosis and Personalized Management Plan: A healthcare professional can confirm that your condition is indeed cholinergic urticaria (and not another type of hive or skin condition), help identify specific triggers, and develop a tailored treatment plan. This may include:
- Prescription-strength antihistamines (often at higher doses than OTC, or combinations of different types like H1 and H2 blockers).
- Other medications, such as leukotriene modifiers (e.g., montelukast).
- For severe, refractory (treatment-resistant) chronic urticaria, options like omalizumab (Xolair, an injectable biologic medication) might be considered by a specialist.
- Corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone) might be prescribed for short periods during very severe flare-ups to quickly reduce inflammation, but they are not a long-term solution due to potential side effects.
- Guidance on specific desensitization or tolerance induction strategies (like “sweat therapy”) if appropriate for you.
Don’t hesitate to seek medical advice if your heat induced hives are difficult to manage or causing significant distress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Chronic Heat Hives
Q1: Are chronic heat hives contagious? Can I spread them to others?
A: No, chronic heat hives (cholinergic urticaria) are not contagious. They are an individual’s specific physiological reaction to an increase in their own body temperature and sweating. You cannot “catch” heat hives from someone else, nor can you spread them to another person through contact.
Q2: Can children develop chronic heat hives?
A: Yes, while cholinergic urticaria most commonly begins in adolescence or young adulthood (often between ages 10 and 30), children can also develop this condition. The symptoms and triggers are generally similar to those in adults. If a child experiences recurrent hives related to heat or sweating, they should be evaluated by a pediatrician or a specialist (dermatologist or allergist) for proper diagnosis and management advice tailored to their age and needs.
Q3: Is there a permanent “cure” for chronic heat hives?
A: Currently, there is no definitive “cure” that permanently eliminates the underlying hypersensitivity that causes cholinergic urticaria. However, the condition can be very effectively managed in most individuals through a combination of trigger avoidance, lifestyle adjustments, and medications (primarily antihistamines). For some people, cholinergic urticaria can be a long-term condition requiring ongoing management strategies. For others, it may improve or even resolve spontaneously over months or years. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms, reduce the frequency and severity of flare-ups, and improve overall quality of life.
Q4: Do chronic heat hives leave any scars on the skin?
A: The hives (wheals) themselves are transient and typically resolve without leaving any permanent marks or scars on the skin. Each individual hive usually disappears within an hour or two after the body cools down. However, if the itching is very intense and leads to vigorous or persistent scratching, this scratching could potentially break the skin, leading to minor skin damage, temporary post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (darker spots), or, in rare cases if a secondary bacterial infection develops from scratching, a small scar. Therefore, managing the itch effectively is important to prevent skin damage from scratching.
Q5: Could my chronic heat hives be a sign of a more serious underlying medical condition?
A: In most cases, cholinergic urticaria is an idiopathic condition, meaning it occurs without a known underlying disease. However, as with any form of chronic urticaria, a doctor will typically take a medical history and may perform an examination to rule out other potential causes or associated conditions if the presentation is atypical or if there are other concerning systemic symptoms (like fever, joint pain, unexplained weight loss). While rare, some autoimmune conditions or thyroid disorders have been anecdotally linked with chronic urticaria in general, though not specifically and uniquely to the cholinergic type. A thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional is important for an accurate diagnosis.
Q6: What’s the main difference between the “heat bumps on face” caused by cholinergic urticaria versus acne or common heat rash (miliaria)?
A: These can sometimes be confused, but there are key differences:
* Cholinergic Urticaria (“Heat Hives”): Appears as very small (1-3mm), intensely itchy, raised red wheals (bumps) often surrounded by a larger red flare. They erupt rapidly (within minutes) in response to sweating/increased body temperature and typically disappear relatively quickly (within 30 mins to 2 hours) after cooling down. They can appear anywhere, including the face, and are often described as “prickly.”
* Acne: Presents as comedones (blackheads, whiteheads), papules (inflamed red bumps), pustules (pus-filled bumps), or cysts. It’s related to clogged hair follicles, oil production, bacteria (P. acnes), and inflammation. Acne lesions are more persistent and don’t typically appear and disappear rapidly in direct response to acute heat or sweating in the same way hives do.
* Heat Rash (Miliaria Rubra/Prickly Heat): Caused by blocked sweat ducts, leading to trapped sweat and inflammation. Appears as clusters of small, red, itchy or prickly bumps, often in areas of friction or where sweat collects (like neck, chest, back, skin folds). While triggered by heat and sweat, miliaria lesions tend to last longer (hours to days) until the duct blockage resolves and the skin is consistently kept cool and dry. They don’t usually have the distinct “wheal and flare” appearance of urticaria and are less about histamine release and more about ductal obstruction and local inflammation. “Heat bubbles on face” could refer to the very superficial Miliaria Crystallina, which are tiny, clear, non-itchy blisters.
Q7: How can I tell if what I thought was an “allergic heat rash” is actually chronic heat hives (cholinergic urticaria)?
A: The term “allergic heat rash” can be a bit misleading.
* A true allergic contact dermatitis could be triggered or worsened by heat and sweat if you are allergic to something on your skin (e.g., a sunscreen ingredient, a fragrance in your detergent that leaches out with sweat). This rash would typically be eczematous (red, itchy, possibly blistery or scaly) and confined to areas of contact, lasting for days.
* Cholinergic Urticaria (Chronic Heat Hives) is not an allergy to an external substance in the traditional sense. It’s a physical urticaria where the body reacts to the internal stimulus of increased core temperature and/or the act of sweating itself, leading to histamine release and hives. The key features are the rapid onset of characteristic small, itchy wheals within minutes of a heat/sweat trigger and their relatively quick resolution (usually within 1-2 hours) upon cooling down. If your “rash” fits this pattern of appearing and disappearing quickly in response to heat/sweat, it’s more likely cholinergic urticaria. A doctor, particularly an allergist or dermatologist, can help differentiate.
Conclusion: Living Comfortably with Chronic Heat Hives
Living with chronic heat hives (cholinergic urticaria) can undoubtedly be challenging, impacting daily activities, exercise routines, and even social engagements. The unpredictable nature of flare-ups and the intensity of the itching can be a significant source of distress. However, it’s important to remember that this condition, while often persistent, is manageable for most individuals.
The key to effectively handling summer bloat and heat induced hives lies in a multifaceted approach that combines fast-relief solutions for acute episodes with consistent, long-term prevention strategies. By understanding your personal triggers, diligently applying cooling techniques, utilizing appropriate over-the-counter or prescribed antihistamines, practicing stress management, and making mindful lifestyle and clothing choices, you can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of flare-ups.
Empower yourself with knowledge, listen to your body, and don’t hesitate to work closely with a healthcare professional to develop a personalized management plan. While there may not be a definitive “cure,” a greatly improved quality of life is often achievable, allowing you to navigate warm environments and physical activities with greater comfort and confidence despite having chronic heat hives.
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