Skin allergy is a skin reaction to an allergen or irritant. It is caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system which can be due to an external allergen coming in contact with the skin. Skin allergy may manifest as redness, itching, development of rashes on the skin & sometimes even oozing of the skin.
What are the causes of skin allergy?Skin allergy may be because of exogenous factors when skin comes in contact with various allergens it can have inflammation, itching, swelling, redness and some times oozing. It can be due to metal allergy, chemical allergy, fragrance, cosmetics, hair colours, dye, soaps, shampoos, oils, topical creams and due to inhalation of some products and it can be due to endogenous factor like food products.
Which age group is usually affected?Any age group can be affected by skin allergy.
The underlying allergen has to be found out first to treat such allergies. so that one can understand the pros and cons of the treatment and treat the allergy accordingly.
Different treatment options to treat skin allergy are test patch in which different different allergens are put into the skin, and thats how one can understand the main cause of allergy in one self and treat it accordingly. One can avoid the positive allergen which will help in improving the condition.
Oral anti allergic medicines are given, topical moistures, steroid preparations are also given depending upon the severity of the allergy. Oral steroids or immunosuppressants or other such treatments should be only used under supervision of a dermatologist so that one stays in safe hands. As every treatment and medicines have their pros and cons so to avoid further problems one should only go to a dermatologist.