Skin Allergy Symptoms and Remedies:

Allergies are abnormal reactions to ordinarily harmless substances. The sensitizing substances, called allergens, may be inhaled, swallowed, or come into contact with the skin. An allergy is a disorder of the immune system which, causes an exaggerated response within the body when you come into contact with a foreign substance, that would be harmless in most people. The contact can be with your skin, mouth, gullet (esophagus), stomach, intestine or with the lining of your lungs.

Skin allergies, or allergic contact dermatitis, are allergies of skin that occur when a substance that a person is allergic to touches the skin. The symptoms caused by this will appear suddenly and may disappear within half an hour after the attack. Inflammation can occur after being on contact with an item or substance that present no harm at all to people who do not suffer from this allergy.

Types of Skin Allergies:
Different types of skin allergies may be experienced by any individual.*Allergic contact dermatitis:
*Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema):*Urticaria (hives):
*Itching Without a Rash:
*pityriasis rosea
The term eczema is sometimes interchanged with another skin allergy condition; dermatitis. Eczema is actually an advanced type of dermatitis with more serious results.

Allergy Symptom:

*Blisters on the skin

People suffering from skin allergies may experience the following symptoms during an allergy attack:

*Skin rashes

*In rare cases of extreme allergies of the skin, a sudden immobility may be seen
*Scaling of the skin
*A rash looking like raised welts on the skin. It itches and occur in batches
*bumpy skin these are the signs that you may have a skin allergy

Allergy Causes:

What is a skin allergy? A skin allergy is a reaction caused by a substance that comes in contact with the skin, thus a skin allergy. Some types of contact skin allergies are dermatitis, eczema and hives.

Allergy Remedies:

• Your diet, to make sure that there are no food allergies involved.
• Allergic tendencies (do you have more sensitive or allergic reactions).
• Prescribed drug intake that may affect the skin.

Allergy skin test is a test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (the allergen) that is the trigger for an allergic reaction.

Benadryl Skin Allergy Relief:

Benadryl skin relief is a treatment in capsule form that can be taken by children over 12 years old and adults. Providing effective skin allergy treatment, it also works for people suffering from the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies. Skin reactions caused by dermatitis (skin allergies) are successfully treated with this medication and the symptoms of hives (a blotched red and itchy skin with raised patches) will be relived.

Fragrance free products:
should be used when suffering from allergies of skin. Fragrances in shampoos, body lotions and such products can cause a fierce reaction and possible inflammation of the skin. Moisturising lotion:
will prevent the skin from drying out. Inflammation occurs more when the skin is dry.


Keeping a diary:
One must note those moments when the skin is inflamed or extremely itchy. It will help your doctor to determine whether you are indeed suffering from skin allergies.

One must remember that allergies of skin cannot be avoided completely but can be prevented by taking good care of your skin with hypo-allergenic products.

* Make a paste from sandalwood and limejuice, apply on the affected area it will gives relief from itching.

* Application of mashed almond leaves to the affected area is highly helpful.

* Application of mashed papaya seeds on the area decreases itching.

* Intake of vitamin C reduces the probability of allergies. 1000mg of the vitamin is advisable daily.

* Smoking and heavy alcohol consumption must be restricted.

* Take a glass of water with two tablespoons of cider vinegar.

* Avoid processed meats and pre packed frozen dishes.

* Use Aloe Vera gel to cool and sooth the affected areas on the skin.

* Use regular ice cubes to cool the burning sensation of the skin.

* Do minor to moderate exercise such as swimming, walking, or a light job.