Points on Skin Allergies

Personally, I do have an allergy with a component of a certain nasal decongestant. The symptom I usually get is a scaly appearance on the skin of my hands & feet, the palms and the soles. I'm pretty thankful that it doesn't affect my face or any part of it. The first action that most people do with their symptoms is to seek relief from it. There are a number of steps that can be and should be taken as soon as possible. One of these steps involves determining what is causing an allergic reaction.

Know Your Allergy

For example, do you develop a rash right after doing yard work? If you do, you may have seasonal allergies. Do you develop a rash after holding a cat? If you do, you may have pet allergies, and so forth.

Consult Your Doctor

You may want to consider scheduling an appointment with your doctor. Some individuals are even more surprised to learn that they may have multiple trigger factors, like certain foods or chemicals that are found in many household products, such as laundry detergents and even metal kitchen utensils like copper! One of the many reasons why you will want to consider seeing a doctor is because they can help you determine what you are allergic. Of course, you can try your own experiments at home, but you will want to proceed with caution. This is important if you think the cause of your skin rash or allergic reaction is food, as your symptoms can become much more severe. That is why you are advised against performing your own allergy tests at home, but if you do, just make sure that you aren’t alone when doing so.

Seek Appropriate Relief Per Prescription

Once you are able to determine what is causing your skin to have an allergic reaction, you can better go about seeking relief. First, over-the-counter allergy medications may be examined. There are also lotions and creams that can provide you with relief from itching and or hives. If you visit your doctor, he or she may be able to recommend specific products to you. If a doctor is inaccessible try to ask your local pharmacist for the best drug of choice.

Try Basic Home Remedies/Alternatives & Prevention

It is also important to know that you can seek relief without the use of over-the-counter products. For example, oatmeal when mixed with one cup of boiling water, let cooled, and then strained can provide relief to those who have hives. The water extracted from the oatmeal can be dabbed on the skin. You can also reduce your skin reactions by eliminating or significantly reducing your trigger factors. For example, if you are a pet owner who cannot bear to part with your pet, consider not holding them or petting them without gloves, keeping them out of your bedroom, and perhaps invest for an air purifier.