In skin allergy, there are changes in the skin that impact its color, texture or look. It results in itching, chapping, blistering, swelling, etc. which may or may not be accompanied by pain or fever. A skin allergy can either be localized, which means in one place or it can spread to the entire body, either suddenly or gradually. Skin allergy is highly treatable by homeopathy. It is highly holistic in nature.
Causes of Skin Allergy
The factors for skin allergies are as wide-ranging as the kinds of rashes themselves. Some of the common causes are as follows:
- Dermatitis: 2 types- Contact Dermatitis and Atopic Dermatitis.
- Contact dermatitis – It refers to an allergic reaction on the skin when it comes in contact with an allergen, like chemicals in cosmetics, soaps, detergents or dyes in clothing, alcohol-based lotions and elastic, and rubber products.
- Atopic dermatitis – Skin rash appears which is red, dry, and itchy.
- Psoriasis: An autoimmune skin disorder in which red inflamed patches appear on the skin covered with silvery-white scales.
- Urticaria: Itchy, raised bumps on the skin.
- Seborrheic dermatitis: Red, inflamed skin covered by flakes or scales on eyelashes, eyebrows, and areas behind ears.
- Allergy due to certain medicines: A skin allergy appear either as a side effect of medicines including antibiotics, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), and epileptic drugs.
- Infections
- Fungal infections: Ringworm
- Viral infections: Herpes
- Scabies
- Acne rosacea: It is characterized by redness, flushing of the face, and small pus-filled bumps
- Food allergy: Eating certain foods like eggs, peanuts, milk, and fish may trigger a skin rash.
- Heat rash (prickly heat)
- Insect bites
- Certain kinds of fever: Typhoid fever, Dengue fever
Homeopathic medicines are given depending on the cause of the skin allergy so it works better and safer.
Causes
Diagnosis and Tests
- Skin prick test
- Intradermal Skin test
- Blood test- specific IgE
- Patch test
Lifestyle Measures To Manage Skin Rash
- Wear cotton clothes or soft fabrics.
- Use mild soaps
- Keep the affected skin area dry.
- Avoid rubbing or scratching the affected skin area as it will increase the infection.
- Avoid hot water for washing affected skin
- Avoid food items that can trigger a skin rash
- Take medicines with a prescription only.
Skin allergy and Homeopathy
Homeopathic remedies for skin rashes are comparatively safe and successful since they have practically no side effects, something which is very crucial for patients suffering from rashes. Some medicines include Sulphur, Apis, Belladona, Petroleum, Natrum Mur, Graphites, Arsenic Album etc.
