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Skin allergies are referred to as irritated skin with symptoms like bumps, red patches, and itching. They are caused by a number of factors, such as infections, immune system disorders, and reactions to medicines. The various types of skin allergies are; eczema, dermatitis, urticaria and angioedema. Eczema is a common skin problem affecting infants more than adults. The disease is due to drying of the skin, resulting in irritation and inflammation when exposed to environmental factors. It is often linked to asthma, allergic rhinitis, or certain types of food allergies. Dermatitis is a type of allergy that occurs when skin comes in contact with a certain type of alloy or allergen. People develop allergic reactions to alloys like nickel, causing red patches, irritation, and itching. Urticaria is another kind of allergy, and is also referred to as hives. It is triggered when the immune system produces the histamine hormone. It causes small blood vessels under the skin to leak and cause swelling. Angioedema is swelling underneath the skin. It is usually a reaction to a trigger, such as a medication or something a person is allergic to. All these types of skin allergies together might cause a lot of trouble to our sensitive skin, but the advancement of cutting edge technology also gives us access to a thorough treatment of it.

Symptoms

Redness, itching, and swelling are common symptoms associated with skin allergies. Specific symptoms of skin allergies are: Itchy or dry skin with fluid oozing from the crusts. Red, itchy, white bumps on the eyes, cheeks, and lips. Swelling or inflammation.DFDAFF


Causes

It takes 10 days for an allergic reaction to develop in the human body, after which it may hit within minutes of coming in contact with a trigger. The most common causes of skin allergies are: Sunscreens and sprays. Medicinal reactions to anti-itch creams and antibiotics. Perfumes and fragrances. Cleaning and washing agents like detergents and toilet cleaners. Chemicals and fumes.


Diagnosis

The doctor will note down the series of events that could have triggered the allergic reaction. Following are the procedures to diagnose the disease: ... The dimethylglyoxime test Skin test ROAT (repeated open application test) TRUE (Thin-layer, Rapid-Use Epicutaneous)


Treatments

The best method to treat any skin allergy is prevention. Objects and chemicals that are known to trigger a reaction should be avoided. A person should avoid scratching and itching, and use over-the counter or home remedies to relieve discomfort. , the doctors can adopt the following means for treatment: Skin creams Skin creams like hydrocortisone and lacto calamine lotion. Antihistamines tablets like Allegra Cold compresses Oatmeal baths


Prevention

In order to prevent the occurrence of this disease, one should take care of the following: Avoiding smoking and drinking. Avoiding spicy or less healthy food. Covering the particular area of the body, while exposed to sun. Using sunscreens that are prescribed by the doctor.


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