| Skin Allergies | | | | by linear streaks of acute dermatitis that develop |
| Red, bumpy, scaly, itchy, swollen skin....any of these | | | | where plant parts have been in direct contact with the |
| symptoms can signify an allergic skin condition. | | | | skin. |
| | | | Symptoms Skin Allergies |
| Generally these attacks that are brought on by the | | | | Pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, and some |
| unfortunate intersection of allergies and skin rashes fall | | | | skin cysts are markers of acne. Get up to speed on |
| into one of two categories: dermal allergies and | | | | acne symptoms |
| systemic allergies that present as skin rashes. | | | | Allergic shiners - the dark circles children with allergies |
| What are the most common allergens? | | | | often get under their eyes |
| Pollen from trees, grass and weeds. Allergies that | | | | An allergic salute common in children - the upward tilt |
| occur in the spring (late April and May) are often due | | | | of the nose with a crease on top, caused by the child's |
| to tree pollen. | | | | continual upward swiping at an itchy nose. |
| Mold. Mold is common where water tends to collect, | | | | Another skin condition, urticaria (hives), is often |
| such as shower curtains, window moldings and damp | | | | considered a symptom of allergies, but not all urticaria |
| basements. | | | | is caused by an allergic response. Allergic urticaria is |
| Causes Skin Allergies | | | | often related to drug, food, or latex allergies, but many |
| Dust mites, cockroaches, molds and animal dander, are | | | | times it is not known what triggers the |
| examples of year-around allergens. | | | | urticaria.wheezing, noisy breathing or shortness of |
| Tree, grass and ragweed pollens are primarily | | | | breathrash or redness of the skinloss of |
| seasonal outdoor allergens. Seasonal pollens depend | | | | consciousness |
| on wind for cross-pollination. Plants that depend on | | | | Treatment Skin Allergies |
| insect pollination, such as goldenrod and dandelions, do | | | | Antihistamines like diphenhydramine, chlortrimeton, or |
| not usually cause allergic rhinitis. | | | | loratadine (Clari tin, Clari tin RediTabs, Al avert); and |
| Allergy is caused by an oversensitive immune system, | | | | moisturizing lotions. |
| which leads to a misdirected immune response. The | | | | Keep windows and doors closed during heavy |
| immune system normally protects the body against | | | | pollination seasons. |
| harmful substances, such as bacteria and viruses. It | | | | Use the air conditioner in the house and car. |
| reacts to substances (allergens) that are generally | | | | Rid the home of indoor plants and other sources of |
| harmless and in most people do not cause a problem. | | | | mildew. |
| Grass and tree pollens | | | | Gargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling |
| Dust mites (living in and feeding on house dust) | | | | and relieve discomfort: |
| Food (cow's milk, hen eggs, wheat, soya, seafood, fruit | | | | Gargle at least once each hour with 1 tsp (5 g) of salt |
| and nuts) | | | | dissolved in 8 fl oz of warm water. |
| Fungal or mould spores (in the bathroom and other | | | | Use acaricide (a chemical that kills house-dust mites) or |
| damp areas) | | | | a tannic acid solution (solution that neutralizes the |
| Poison ivy is the classic example of acute ACD in | | | | allergen in mite droppings). |
| North America. ACD from poison ivy is characterized | | | | |