Skin Allergies

What are Skin Allergies?

Skin allergies depend on the type of skin you have and a number of other possible reasons. However, skin allergies can be broadly divided into three categories namely urticaria, dermatitis and prickly heat. The reasons for skin allergies may vary from the type of soap or cosmetic products used by you, the surroundings you live in or the climatic conditions to which you are exposed to. Foreign particles like pollutants, dust, pollen and even certain foods may also account for skin allergies. Skin allergies may range from rashes to even blisters and may or may not be painful or irritating.

Allergies are actually immune responses where white blood cells form antibodies against antigens. Allergic reactions may be immediate or may appear with time and may vary from individual to individual. Skin allergies can affect anybody at any age and even babies.

Skin Allergy Symptoms

Rashes or inflammations may appear on the skin which may itch or may even form pus. It depends on the type and severity of the skin allergy how much irritation it will bring to the affected individual.
A number of things are taken into consideration while determining the rash formation and these are density, color, size, consistency, tenderness, shape and may be even temperature.
Rashes may appear as circular, ring-shaped, linear and even snake-like.
Ulcers, scaling and scabbing may also be present which may accordingly help in diagnosing whether the skin allergy is of infectious or of non-infectious type, bacterial or fungal, localized or widespread and so on.

Causes of Skin Allergies

Temperature change or climatic changes
Food allergens like shrimp, crab, prawn, peanuts, strawberries, shellfish, dairy products and wheat.
Food intolerance is a digestive system response and is different from food allergy which is an immune response. Food intolerance pertains to those kinds of foods which the digestive system is unable to break down properly.
Reactions due to certain medications or drug intake.
Pollen, dust and smoke.
Certain constituents in soaps and detergents.

Home Remedies for Skin Allergies

Apply a paste made from sandalwood and lime juice on the affected area as this will give relief from itching.
Also you may apply mashed almond leaves to the affected area.
You can make simple syrup at home by mixing five grams of garden mint in water. Sieve the water and then drink it.
Applying mashed papaya seeds.
Lemon juice mixed with coconut water also brings relief on applying the same on the affected areas.
Consume a glass of water with two table spoons of cider vinegar.

Prevention of Skin Allergies

Avoid foods and situations that may trigger an allergic reaction.

Consume Vitamin C daily.

Avoid substance abuse and also bad habits like smoking.

Follow a healthy lifestyle.

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