Skin Allergies
Skin allergies occur when a person comes into contact with a substance that the body recognizes as foreign. The most common symptoms of allergy are itching, redness, swelling, inflammation, and hives. Some of the common allergens include but are not limited to pollen, ragweed, mold, pet dander, dust mites, insect bites, latex, soy, peanuts, dairy products, milk, eggs, detergents, and cosmetics. Fighting against skin allergy may be a tough job, but you could always try these easy steps to combat this problem. However, if it remains untreated, see your dermatologist at once.
Identifying the Problem. It is important to know whether you are having an allergic reaction on certain product or perhaps you are already suffering from skin disorders. If you’re having a skin reaction after using some products a week or so, then it is allergy.
But if you have noticed some skin problems lately, without using any new products on your skin, then you’re having a skin disorder. See your dermatologist at once, it might be an eczema, psoriasis, etc.
Eliminate the product immediately. If you are using a new toner and the next day you get itchy feelings, get rid of the product immediately. But actually skin reactions don’t just happen overnight so the identification of problem may take several days or weeks. Be patient by making a test each day, eliminating one product over another until you will identify which product you are allergic to.
If you’re still uncertain of which product is causing the problem, use anti-inflammatory creams.
Just make sure you apply them liberally light on the damaged area. Even if it appears normal, always remember that skin allergy has the ability to come back several days after. Just don’t overuse them for a long period of time, like 2 or 3 months. Or else, another problem will arise.
Do’s and Don’ts. Avoid rubbing the infected area. If things are not improving over six weeks, then visit your dermatologist. Avoid things that can trigger irritation like exposure to sunlight, dirt, or activities which produce too much sweat.
Skin allergy treatment works much better if the allergen is avoided. If avoiding the substance isn’t realistic or you do not know what is causing the reaction then other treatments might help. Some of these include antihistamines and topical solutions. For severe reactions you may need to be prescribed steroid injections or creams.