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Skin allergy is an allergic reaction to a typically harmless substance (s), like soap, wool, pollen, or plants. The defense system of the body responds to this trigger and tries to remove it from the body. The result is an allergic skin rash, which tends to be red and itchy. Skin allergies encompass several allergic conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and hives.
There are two types:
People with allergies usually react to substances that wouldn't affect other people. Allergens could be anything from everyday food ingredients to poison ivy to dyes and fragrances found in everyday products. People can be allergic to pollens, chemical sprays, powders, fibers, or smoke. This type of allergy is called airborne contact dermatitis which commonly affects the eyelids, head, and neck.
It is difficult to diagnose the specific allergen clinically since the symptoms of different allergies overlap. Skin allergies can also cause angioedema - a swelling deep in the skin. Skin allergies are not contagious. If triggers cannot be avoided, they can be treated with medicines and topical ointments.
Some of the common allergic skin conditions are as follows:
Symptoms of skin allergy vary depending on the type of dermatitis. These can be explained as follows:
An allergen is a substance-exposed to causes dermatitis that irritates the skin or triggers an allergic reaction. The substance could be one of the thousands of known allergens and irritants. These substances can cause either type of dermatitis.
After the initial contact, it takes at least ten days to become sensitive to an allergen. A person may even touch something for years before an allergic reaction becomes apparent. But once an allergy is developed, it could take less than a minute to manifest the allergic reaction. Sometimes, it may also take a day or two.
Some common irritants of contact dermatitis are:
A person is more likely to have skin allergies if they have pre-existing skin conditions such as eczema, inflammation in the lower extremities because of poor circulation, itching in the private parts, or frequent episodes of swimmer's ear.
To diagnose a skin allergy condition, the doctor may first enquire about the skin type, symptoms, and frequency of allergy. Followed by examination of the skin and testing.
Some tests include:
Treatment of skin allergy differs depending on the symptoms and allergen. However, two common approaches to treating a skin allergy are:
Some complications of skin allergy can be described as:
Irritant reactions may occur after a single exposure, while it may also take multiple exposures to develop an allergy. People working in certain professions may have a higher risk of developing dermatitis.
Some jobs and hobbies that carry a higher risk of dermatitis are:
Reaction to an allergen occurs at every incidence of exposure. Flare-ups can be prevented by avoiding the substance. Most people with occupational contact dermatitis can try to reduce exposure to continue working without manifesting an allergic reaction.
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