Skin errors solution » skin allergies http://www.skinerrors.com Remove your skin errors | Natural Skin Care Wed, 13 Aug 2014 05:52:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1 Skin allergies http://www.skinerrors.com/2011/12/skin-allergies.html http://www.skinerrors.com/2011/12/skin-allergies.html#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:40:04 +0000 http://www.skinerrors.com/?p=2084 allergiesSkin allergies are common and can be difficult to identify. The skin is constantly exposed and directly to the environment and this makes it vulnerable to allergies that manifest in many ways. Continue down.

Allergies are an exaggerated response of the immune system to what they consider an invasion of an agent or allergen and this causes inflammation and other symptoms.

What causes skin allergies?
1 – Dust
2 – The mites live in dust and their feces
3 – Animal dander
4 – Pollen
5 – Some foods (peanuts, fish, citrus, sesame, pineapple, pepper, chocolate, seafood, milk, wheat, etc.).
6 – Contact with chemicals (such as chlorine, detergents, metals, dyes, lacquers, latex, plants, cosmetics, etc.).
7 – Some ingredients in beauty products
8 – Some medications
9 – Suffer from high stress

Who is more likely to have a skin allergy?
People who have dry skin
Allergies can be hereditary

Manifestations of skin allergies
1 – Inflammation
2 – Eczema
3 – Itchy blisters and redness
4 – Rough and scaly skin

Types of skin allergies
There are three main types of skin allergies
1 – Food allergy and some contain an ingredient, preservative or dye that causes the allergy.
2 – Contact dermatitis, which is caused when allergens come into direct contact with skin.
3 – Dermatitis inhaled when inhales the allergens such as pollen, dust mites, etc…

Skin allergies common

Eczema
This usually affects the face, elbows and knees. The itching and scratching blisters and injuries occur. The most common causes of eczema are sweating, stress, certain foods and contact with irritants.

Contact Dermatitis
Redness, swelling and itching, the most common causes are produced by plants, cosmetics, medicines, etc…

]]> http://www.skinerrors.com/2011/12/skin-allergies.html/feed 0 Skin Allergies – A Chronic Disease http://www.skinerrors.com/2010/11/skin-allergies-a-chronic-disease.html http://www.skinerrors.com/2010/11/skin-allergies-a-chronic-disease.html#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:13:35 +0000 http://www.skinerrors.com/?p=514 AllergiesWhat is an allergy?

A person with allergies has increased sensitivity to specific substances also known as allergens. According to the National Institutes of more than fifty million people in the United States suffer from allergies each year. Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States.

What are skin allergies?

Some skin allergies are:

Eczema is an allergic skin disorder that often affects the face, elbows and knees. The common symptom is intense itching that can turn into lesions or blisters. Among the most common triggers are allergens, perspiration, and emotional stress, eating certain foods and contact with irritants such as wool, pets, soaps or other substances.

Urticaria is characterized by inflammation of the skin accompanied by redness and itching. The most common cause of hives can be a viral infection, drugs, food or latex. Some people have chronic hives that occurs in reaction to particular circumstances. Scratching, pressure or “nerves” can aggravate urticaria. The best remedy is to remove the provocative factors.

Contact dermatitis is a reaction produced by contact of skin with an allergic substance that can cause redness, swelling, or itching of the skin. Poison ivy is the most common cause. Other plants, metals, cosmetics and medicines also cause a reaction. Allergic dermatitis can be treated by wiping the skin with soap and water after contact with an allergic substance

What are the symptoms of allergies?

The most common symptoms of allergies are rhinitis (commonly known as a stuffy nose) or hay fever or pollen. These allergic symptoms can become chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma.

Rhinitis or hay fever or pollen is an inflammation of the mucous membranes that occurs when allergens touch the lining of the nose. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, palate, throat, eyes and ears.

How can I control my allergies?

Common indoor allergens such as cockroach droppings, animal dander, household dust mites and mold can be reduced through the direct action of the landlord or the tenant. Work with a health professional to develop a plan to control their allergies.

This may involve taking medications. It may also mean avoiding or reducing exposure to or ingestion of substances that trigger your allergies.

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