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Sweat and Hives
I'm a 16 year old female and I'm new to the whole working-out thing. I've been doing pilates and running for the past year but I do it randomly, so it doesn't count much.
Whenever I sweat, I get hives on my knees, thighs, and arms. I do have a skin condition called "Eczema" but, as far as I know, that doesn't have much to do with hives. I'm allergic to peanut butter, cats and dogs, and that's about it. So why would sweat trigger hives on my skin?
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I'm in the same boat because I have eczema and all kinds of allergies too. If I get sweat on the spots where I have eczema, it gets irritated and itchy, but I don't get hives, so I don't think the hives are from eczema.
Anyways, don't put lotion, body sprays or perfume on before you exercise. If you had put lotion on earlier in the day, that should be okay. This may sound strange, but try working out while your skin is clean, like take a shower a little bit before you exercise.
The problem could be that you are simply irritated by sweat or the heat. Exercise indoors where there is air conditioning so you can keep cool.
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Is it possible that the sweat is irritating your Eczema? Seeing as Eczema is a condition that affects the top few layers of your skin, the sweat could cause a reaction since you're new to the working out thing.
Have you tried talking to your health care professional about things before starting your work out regime? It's always better to consult a physician before starting a diet or exercise regimen
Cheers,
stargirl
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