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(219) 513-8923Skin Allergies
There are many types of skin allergies that can occur when the skin comes into direct contact with an allergy-causing substance, also known as allergens.
Skin allergies symptoms often appear as
- red, itchy rash that can include small blisters or bumps.
- painful or itchy rash
- red, bumpy, dry, cracked, blistered, swollen or warm skin
The different types of skin allergies can be following:
- Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis)
- Appears as a dry, red, cracking and itchy skin. You may also experience small bumps that ooze a clear or yellowish fluid.
- Eczema flare-ups can be triggered by contact with allergens like animal dander, irritants like coarse fabric, or household products like detergents and cleaners. Being too hot, too cold, stressed or ill can also trigger an eczema outbreak.
- Contact dermatitis: It is an allergic skin reaction to an irritant or allergen. The reaction can appear as a rash, blisters, burning or itching.
- Contact dermatitis can be triggered by skin contact with a variety of allergens or irritants. So are you allergic to your clothes? Well, if you’re wearing a wool sweater or polyester pants and now you are itching or have a rash, it might feel that way. It’s likely that your skin is reacting to the fibers in your clothes or to the dyes or chemicals used to make it. Either way, this is known as clothing dermatitis. Nickel, a metal commonly found in jewelry, is another common material that can cause an allergic reaction. So it’s no surprise if you have nickel dermatitis, yes…there’s a name for that too, you might get an itchy reaction when your blue jean button touches your skin. Plants like poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are common triggers. Household products like hair dyes, cosmetics, soaps and lotions can also trigger contact dermatitis. If you’ve experienced sensitivity, try avoiding products with strong fragrances or chemical smells.
- Natural rubber latex, leather and medications that you put on your skin, can also be triggers.
- Photoallergic contact dermatitis is commonly mistaken as a sun allergy. This is when a skin rash develops when interacting with cosmetic or skin products and being in the sun.
- Hives (also called urticaria):
- These are red, itchy welts or bumps that don’t usually last long if they are caused by an allergic reaction or viral infection.
- Hives can be triggered by insect stings or bites; contact with allergens like latex, chemicals, animals, plants or cosmetics; or ingestion of foods or medications. Cold, heat, pressure, sweating, vibration (from running, snoring, clapping, etc.), sunlight and water can also be triggers.
It can be difficult to identify what triggered your rash. A rash can be caused by many different things, like a food allergy to milk or eggs, drug allergies, cosmetic allergies, occupational allergies, or an infection. At Allergy & Asthma Specialists, we use the most effective way to accurately determine the correct diagnosis including allergy skin testing, patch testing, and penicillin testing.
At Allergy & Asthma Specialists, our specialists are educated and trained and can help you identify the source of your allergic reaction and develop a custom treatment plan specifically designed for you. While no cure exists, we can help you navigate simple lifestyle adjustments that can have a tremendous impact on symptoms. We even offer biologic therapies for chronic idiopathic urticaria.
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