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Pictures/Images of Cholinergic Urticaria (heat hives Photos)

On this page I will try to add some pictures of what a cholinergic urticaria (heat hives) out break may look like.

Picture 1: Flushing & Small Hive Bumps
Here is a good picture of cholinergic urticaria during or just after a reaction:

It seems this picture was taken during or shortly after a fairly strong reaction of cholinergic urticaria. The skin does not look like this at all times for cholinergic urticaria sufferers. The skin will look perfectly normal unless a hives reaction starts to occur.

Also, the small pinpoint hives in the picture above may not always appear unless the attack is a fairly strong reaction. Some cholinergic urticaria sufferers may not see the small pinpoint marks at all. They may only feel the itchy/prickly sensation along with flushing.

Notice how the entire surface of the skin has a red “blotchy” look to it. This is what doctors will sometimes refer to as “flushing.” This is where the skin has the appearance of a red, blotchy, or rash-like appearance. This is exactly how it looks many times when the body starts to go into a heat hives reaction.
If the person scratches the skin during the reaction, bright red scratch marks may also appear. The skin may also be accompanied by what is called “wheals.” Wheals look like a raised scratch mark.

Also, notice how the raised pinpoint hives are randomly popping up. These hives are usually very small (about the size of a small mole or pen point). They do not always appear, but when they do appear they are usually randomly spread out over the areas where the itching occurs.

I personally get these small bumps pop up as pictured above during really strong reactions. They will usually mysteriously disappear within minutes, leaving no trace or marks on the skin.

Picture 2: Red Flushing on the Skin

Flushing & Redness on the face & knee of a female hives sufferer. This flushing is usually accompanied by an itching & burning sensation.

 As you can see, this is a pretty strong flushing reaction. This occurs with many types of hives and/or allergic responses.

Important Medical Disclosure

I also just want to briefly say that I am NOT a doctor. Please do not confuse anything I say on this website at medical advice. Period. You should always consult with a medical doctor before trying any medications, or stopping any medications.

I have no medical training whatsoever. The only authority I can provide is that I have suffered from this for several years. I also do extensive research online by reading published medical articles related to cholinergic urticaria (CU), research forums, websites, etc.

I may post theories, things I have tried, medications, etc. Again, these are my personal opinions, ideas, experiences, and thoughts. I just like to share them for anyone that may be interested.