How to prevent and treat allergic skin?

In autumn, flowers and plants wither, the weather turns cooler, the human body's immunity gradually decreases, the skin loses moisture, and the incidence of allergic skin diseases is also likely to increase. So what are the types of allergic skin diseases?

Several common allergic skin diseases

Contact dermatitis

It is caused by pollen and is more common in women. Pollen antigen prick test and pollen patch test were positive. The rash is mostly limited to the face and neck, manifesting as erythema, edema, or accompanied by red edematous papules half the size of a rice grain. Sometimes it manifests as erythema around the eyes or neck, often accompanied by itching.

Facial dermatitis

It also occurs more frequently in women, and is generally related to excessive stimulation such as cosmetics, heat, light stimulation, dust, pollen, etc.

Urticaria

It can be caused by allergies to pollen, dust mites, fungal spores and ultraviolet rays. Symptoms include local or systemic lumps and itching. It disappears without leaving any trace, but it may recur.

Papular urticaria

This disease is related to insect bites and is more common in infants and children. Several children in the same family may become ill at the same time. The rash often occurs on the trunk and extensor side of the limbs. It is red papules that are slightly spindle-shaped and range in size from mung beans to peanuts. There are often small blisters on the top, and sometimes large blisters occur, which are extremely itchy.

Prevention and treatment

People who are allergic to pollen, dust, etc.

Try not to go to places with many flowers and plants, and avoid going out in windy and dusty weather. If you must go out, wear a protective mask or mask to reduce the chance of contact with allergens.

People who are allergic to ultraviolet rays

You should protect yourself from the sun, use a parasol, wear a sun hat and apply sunscreen when going out, and try to avoid outdoor activities between 10 am and 2 pm.

People who are allergic to insect bites

Pay attention to personal and environmental hygiene, dry bedding frequently, and eliminate bed bugs, fleas, lice and other insects. Once the disease occurs, patients with mild symptoms can take oral antihistamines, vitamin C, etc., and apply 1% peppermint calamine lotion or 1% peppermint cream externally. If the condition is serious, it is best to go to a regular hospital for treatment.