Solve exciting clinical cases specific to your field of interest via Docplexus’ clinical case challenge. In this ‘Allergy & Immunology’, join your fellow doctors to discuss and answer today’s question regarding ‘Severe rashes and flushing due to sweat’. A woman, 46-year-old, presented herself at the clinic with a 6-year history of severe itching and flushing occurring within 10 mins of having sexual intercourse with her husband of 20 years. The rashes appeared mainly on the face and arms.
Their attempt to have intercourse while fully clothed failed to prevent the intense itching and flushing. Cutting her husband’s hair caused severe itching and skin reddening, but no such symptoms were observed when she cut her son’s hair. She also faced the problem when she cut potatoes but not any other vegetables. She mentioned a history of allergic rhinitis and gastrointestinal reactions such as…
