Allergies: Food, Drugs, Cosmetic
The common reason for problem skin discuss here is regarding those very general cases which disturbing most of the person. If your case is very serious, it is recommended that you go to get advice from doctor. It is because it needs direct observation and diagnose before concluded the reason.
When talk about problem skin, what is the common reason you normally see? What I have seen is, allergies. Allergies from food, in take from mouth; or substances which direct contact to the skin. Actually skin allergy is an over-reaction of the skin to a contact with particular substance that your body cell is sensitive or allergic to, which is those substances normally harmless to the non-allergic person. If a person found out he or she is suffering from skin allergies, normally they are allergic to more than one substances. People who has allergy reaction, often they are easily has itchy eye, runny nose, skin rashes, maybe wheezing or diarrhea.
There are few types of allergy skin conditions, such as Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), Contact Dermatitis, Urticaria (Hives) and Angioedema (Swelling). Most common allergy cases can be found are Atopic Dermatitis and Contact Dermatitis.
Atopic Dermatitis also called in born sensitive is an inherited severe form of eczema. It affected elbow, backs of knees, face and sometimes the entire body. It is linked with asthma and hayfever. Those who has asthma and hayfever are high chances come with this Atopic Dermatitis. The symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis will be worsen by triggering factor.
Contact Dermatitis is a skin reaction resulting from exposure to allergens. It shows a rash or irritation of the skin when direct contact with a foreign substance which is not acceptable by the body cell.
Symptom:
Most of the time, allergic reactions appear within 48 hours upon the exposure to the allergen. Allergy for skin shows with symptom such as redness, rashes, itching, swelling, blistering, and weeping. All these reason is come from the immune response of over-active immune system. The immune system take all the allergen as an invading agents such as bacteria or viruses. That mean allergy is actually a body self defense system, but just that it responding to a false alarm.
Cause:
There are some factors have been found that will cause the allergy reaction which are genetic, environment, allergen concentration, and dietary changes. We can do much to change the genetic basis of allergy, but a right choices of skin care method can reduce chances of allergy symptom. The allergens and dietary changes can be take note an try to avoid it.
Diagnose:
Allergy can be test by two methods, Skin testing and Blood testing. Both of this methods need to carry by specialist. At home, if you want to know whether you are allergy to certain substances, you can spread it on your skin for some time. Of course you begin with small amount and at the skin part that convenient to you. Then try few times for increase amount. This diagnose method is important for those having sensitive skin and always has allergy reaction. Before they try new products, especially skin care product, they are recommend to test the substance with this method.
Solution:
Since allergy problem is serious, selection of food and substance to contact is an important step. This kind of problem, when come to product selection, must treat as sensitive skin type. Take note what kind of subtances are allergen to you.
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