Exercise could be itchy

• May 2, 2024

It is not uncommon for people to feel itch in the arms, legs or back, when the sweat appears when training.

In accordance with Rich Weil , exercise physiologist and author of The Gym Workout, this is due to a allergic reaction which can intensify when it's colder:

"When doing some physical activity they are released histamines and some people are sensitive to them. This can cause itching, stinging and other allergic symptoms. "

The histamine it is a biological molecule, involved in local immune reactions. It also regulates the normal functions of the stomach and acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

Weil indicates that the itch It is more common in the chest and thighs, but it also occurs in the arms and neck. If this sensation does not diminish, you should go to a dermatologist and / or general practitioner to eradicate it, which, while not serious, is uncomfortable.

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