04/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/08/2024 04:56
Various factors, including immune system disorders, certain medicines, and infections, can cause irritated skin. When the response of your immune system to an allergen induces skin irritation, it is known as skin allergy.
Skin allergies tend to impact an individual's quality of life. When it comes to chronic urticaria or hives, the wheels don't fade for weeks or, at certain times, months or even years. Because these hives can be scratchy and swollen, individuals can't concentrate on much else because they are always preoccupied. It often leads to annoyance and irritability. Hives can impact confidence, sleep schedule, work, and almost every other aspect of life. Although not dangerous, contagious, or hereditary, they affect an individual's mental and emotional well-being. Let's take a look at different types of skin allergies.
Atopic dermatitis is a long-lasting disease that causes inflammation (part of the body's defense mechanism), redness, and skin irritation.
The most prevalent symptom of atopic dermatitis is itching, which can be severe. Other predominant symptoms are:
The symptoms can spread to more than one area of the body simultaneously and show up in the exact locations or new places. The appearance and location of rashes differ depending on age; however, they can appear anywhere on the body.
Treatments usually comprise a combination of therapies and can include:
To treat atopic dermatitis, medical professionals might prescribe the following medications based on disease severity and patient's age:
Keeping the skin hydrated by applying moisturizers as soon as possible after bathing to hold the water in the skin is significant when treating atopic dermatitis. In some cases, healthcare professionals may advise the following skin care for atopic dermatitis:
Ultraviolet A or B light waves can be employed to treat the symptoms of a skin allergy.
Allergic contact dermatitis refers to a type of skin allergy that develops when the skin comes in contact with an allergy-causing substance, leading to irritation or inflammation.
Allergic contact dermatitis is mainly confined to the site where the allergen is ingested but might spread outside the contact area.
The diagnostic techniques include:
The exact treatment for allergic contact dermatitis involves recognizing and removing any potent causal agents. If treatment is commenced without determining the precise cause, the patient might move on to develop chronic or recurrent dermatitis.
The following treatment approaches are employed:
Hives, or urticaria, are raised, usually itchy, red bumps (or welts) on the skin surface. They can be an allergic response to food or medicine.
During diagnosis, a healthcare professional will enquire about your medical history. They may also perform one or more of the following medical tests:
A treatment plan will be crafted to meet the patient's requirements and might comprise one or more of the following:
Angioedema refers to the swelling of the deeper layers of the skin, induced by a build-up of fluid.
Medications used to treat angioedema comprise:
Pollutants like PM2.5 and VOCs can induce an inflammatory response in the skin. Inflammation is a predominant factor in several skin conditions, such as redness, itching, and swelling. Conditions like eczema and dermatitis might worsen with long-term exposure to polluted air, leading to discomfort and irritation of the skin.
When experiencing skin allergy symptoms, immediately contact an allergist or immunologist for a precise diagnosis, an effective treatment plan, and educational information that helps manage the disease and feel better.
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