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Posted on July 28, 2009 by Raily Arena | Posted under Allergies
Understanding and Managing Common Skin allergies
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Causes of contact dermatitis Contact dermatitis is caused by direct physical contact with certain items, such as: - Certain plant varieties such as Poison oak and Poison Ivy - Metals, particularly nickel which is used in jewelry - Dyes and colorants - Chemicals found in detergents, soaps and cleaning products - Rubber, latex and certain plastics - Cosmetics, fragrances and perfumes Mostallergic reactions related to the skin are not caused by the body'snatural immune response that involves Immunoglobulin E or IgE. In mostcases, symptoms such as inflammation occurs only in the area wherecontact occurred. However, there are some reactions that could triggerthe production of IgE and produce reactions that appear at variousareas of the body. Symptoms of contact allergies The mostcommon symptom associated with contact allergies is the appearance ofrashes. These are red, swollen and itchy blisters that also cause aburning sensation. If the allergy is a result of ingesting food orcertain medications, it could lead to hives, a skin conditioncharacterized by inflammation, redness, burning and itching. Treating contact dermatitis means treating its symptoms. The following steps can help: - Wash the irritated area with cool or warm water and a hypoallergenic cleanser - Shower using cool water -Add oatmeal to bath water to soothe the irritation (Aveeno has aproduct that contains colloidal oatmeal that helps treat irritated skin) - Apply lotions that contain anti-itching agents or 1% hydrocortisone - Apply calamine lotion Ifallergic reaction is caused by drugs or medication, symptoms usuallyappear as small, pin-sized reddish spots that resemble Measles rash. These rashes tend to appear on the torso, arms and legs, usually a fewdays after ingestion of the drug that caused the allergy. In mostcases, drugs such as antibiotics and pain medications can lead to skinallergies. To alleviate the symptoms of this type of skinallergy, the patient is adviced to stop taking the medication and totreat the symptoms using anti-histamines like Benadryl. Totalavoidance of the drug in question may also be recommended to avoidfurther allergies. Proper diagnosis of skin rashes andsimilar symptoms are important to ensure that any underlying conditionsare treated correctly. If skin rashes appear, it's best to ask forprofessional advice from a doctor. Although relatively easy to avoidthan other types of allergies, contact skin allergies could lead toserious complications if not diagnosed properly. About The Author: The Allergy Associates of Utah has the best skin allergies doctors in Utah. |
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