Category: Hives

  • Am I Allergic to the Cold?

    It’s January and thank goodness no blizzard like last year in Oklahoma!  But…can you be allergic to the cold?  Every year, I evaluate 1 or 2 patients with “cold-induced” urticaria and today was that day.  The following video is from Mayo clinic, but this condition can and does happen in Oklahoma. Here is a link…

  • I have a skin rash!

    Scratching the Surface on Skin Allergies–Sooo many patients have skin allergy that results in a trip to the allergy office.  How do I know if it’s allergy or something else?  Do I need a dermatologist?  If you’re a physician, please feel free to use the patient information handout here.  If you’re a patient, I’ve included…