Burning, Itching and Red Bumps Due to Anxiety/Nervousness – Need Advice (21M)

Hi, I’m a 21-year-old male and I’ve been dealing with an unusual issue for the past 9 years (started when I was 12). Before that, I had no such problems.

Here’s what happens:

1. When I feel anxious or nervous (and sometimes in the sun, but not always), I experience a burning and itching sensation all over my body.
2. It mainly affects my scalp, face, chest, back, and sometimes my legs or the area above my hips.
3. Occasionally, light red bumps appear, especially on my chest and hands.
4. I feel relief when I move to a cooler place or wash with cold water.

Some context:

• This problem is primarily triggered by anxiety or nervousness, which I experience frequently due to personal reasons and a history of poor mental health since childhood.
• Heat can sometimes make it worse, but the burning and itching are usually tied to how anxious I feel.

Has anyone experienced something similar or knows what this could be? Any advice on managing or reducing these symptoms—especially for anxiety-related triggers—would be really helpful!

Thank you!