Abergele teen confronts rare cold-induced allergy that sparks hives
Sixteen-year-old Amber Woodward of Abergele, North Wales, has cold urticaria, a rare allergy that triggers itching and swelling from cold temperatures (below 12C) and even wind or water, forcing her to miss plans and wear extra layers; after a lengthy path to diagnosis in 2023, she hopes monthly antihistamine injections will ease her symptoms, though there is no cure and she remains hopeful for more research and better treatments.