About Skin Allergy
Skin allergy can cause itching, redness, rash, swelling, or hives after exposure to triggers such as foods, medicines, cosmetics, insect bites, plants, chemicals, or infections.
Skin Allergy symptoms
- itching
- red rash
- hives
- swelling
- dry or scaly skin
- burning sensation
- blisters in some reactions
Common causes of Skin Allergy
- food allergy
- medicine reaction
- cosmetics
- detergents or chemicals
- insect bites
- eczema
- fungal infection mistaken as allergy
- heat or sweating
Skin Allergy treatment options
- Seek urgent care for swelling of lips/face, breathing difficulty, dizziness, widespread rash after medicine, blistering, fever, or rash in children/pregnancy. Consult a dermatologist for persistent or recurrent rash.
Safe home care for Skin Allergy
- avoid suspected trigger
- do not scratch aggressively
- use gentle soap
- avoid applying steroid/antibiotic creams without advice
- cool compress may help itching
Emergency signs for Skin Allergy
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Skin Allergy
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Skin Allergy.
Lab tests for Skin Allergy
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