Hives are red welts of small or sometimes larger size that appear in the skin surface. Hives are a form of skin allergy and occurs when the skin is exposed or is subjected to chemicals or substances that trigger allergic reactions.Hives are characterized by the feeling of itchiness. You know hot it feels when something [...]
An effective approach to managing skin allergies has three components. Firstly you must understand the condition, then you must discover if anything is triggering your skin reaction, and thirdly you must look after your skin.Many people think that allergies only affect the respiratory or digestive systems, but they can also affect your largest organ- your [...]
Holi is after all Holi. There is no festival more vibrant, colourful and exhilarating than Holi. Everyone wants to enjoy it – to dance in clouds of gulal and to get soaked in shower of coloured water. Yet many of us suffer from skin problems, allergies, breakouts and irritations later on. The consequence of Holi [...]
When your skin comes in contact with an allergen that your skin is sensitive or allergic to you will develop what is called a “skin allergy.”Skin allergies also occur: When you eat food or even proteins you breathe in may cause symptoms to appear on your skin. These reactions are commonly called hives or rashes, [...]
Allergies, in most cases, are manifested through skin allergies. Either skin allergy can happen when the skin is exposed to a substance that it might be allergic to or it can even happen as a reaction to allergens in certain food or medicine.CausesSkin allergy can be caused when it is exposed to substances such as [...]
An allergy is an abnormally high sensitivity reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance. The immune system of an allergic person reacts when an allergen is absorbed into their body, treating the substance as a harmful invader, causing the white blood cells to begin producing IgE antibodies which attach themselves to mast cells. When this occurs [...]
Contact dermatitis is a fairly common form of allergy brought about by direct contact with a certain substances, such as those found in plants like Poison Ivy and metals such as nickel. It is different from Atopic dermatitis, wherein symptoms such as skin rashes appear without any obvious causes. Unlike atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis is [...]
Common causes for skin allergies are : Jewelry metals such as Nickel (found in belts, coins), gold, various substances used in cosmetic products (fragrance mix, Quaternium 15, Formaldehyde, Ethylene diamine, etc), rubber (gloves, shoes), some plants, etc. Skin allergies can also be caused by food intolerance or food allergy – symptoms may include rashes or [...]
A skin allergy is the body’s over-reaction to one or more allergens in our environment. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when your skin comes in contact with an allergen that your skin is sensitive or allergic to. Jewelry metals and fragrances top the list of substances most likely to cause serious skin rashes. It can also [...]
Exaggerated immune reactions to common substances that are swallowed, injected, or inhaled, or that touch the skin or the eyes, allergies can make an otherwise healthy person feel miserable. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, choking, runny nose, sneezing,tearing, and itching.The skin, respiratory system, stomach, intestine, and the eyes are typically affected. Allergic reactions occur when the [...]
