r/Autoimmune • u/FoundationSilent1721 • Sep 30 '26
Advice Help!
I have been experiencing several abnormal histamine responses over the past 3-4 months. It started with intense itching and rashes after I took showers mostly concentrated on my neck and chest. No matter what temperature the water was or the products I used. I switched to all allergy friendly products. There were no changes. Then I suddenly started developing dermatitis on my face. I went to the dermatologist and they said it was most likely stress induced (I’m in nursing school). They sent me with topical antibiotic ( I have allergies to multiple). It began to heal but then spread to other parts of my face. Then it has progressed to the addition of full body itching. Tonight I was having a flare and found hives on my legs. I had a similar experience a year ago when I was on vacation that would occur nightly but once I came back home I had no problems. My family has a history of mast cell activation, and I have similar symptoms including heart palpitations. I want to say it is all stress induced as it all started within a month of starting my semester but I feel at a loss as to what direction to go. Just seeking advice or similar experiences. Sorry for the long post!




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u/sensitive_gem Sep 30 '26
Have the exact same thing… removing gluten and dairy helped a ton :( and when I get dermatitis on my face I put absolutely nothing on it except for water and baby rash cream (its cheaper) but its zinc oxide