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Cold Allergy Makes Mother Want to Rip Skin Off
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A rare cold allergy causes a mother's skin to erupt in painful hives.
- Hives feel like nettle stings, making the woman want to rip her skin off.
- A Disneyland trip triggered a severe reaction, leading to a diagnosis.
A mother from Rotherham experiences agonizing pain due to a rare allergy to cold temperatures, known as cold urticaria. For years, Jill Pearson struggled with her skin erupting in itchy, burning hives whenever exposed to cold. The condition causes immense discomfort, described as wanting to 'rip the skin off.' Her symptoms first appeared at age 13, but a formal diagnosis only came in August 2019 after a severe reaction during a family trip to America.
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