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Allergic itching, redness and irritation of the skin: causes and treatment
Allergies are different. This means that the cause of allergic itching is clearly not the only one. Consequently, our actions aimed at eliminating allergy symptoms will differ.
Allergic itching – one of the symptoms of allergies. Among others: runny nose, redness of the eyes, puffiness. In severe forms of an allergic reaction, the so-called allergic dermatitis can develop, which begins with redness of the skin, and can evolve into vesicles, after opening, leaving weeping erosion on the skin. Another acute form of the reaction is allergic eczema. This is the name of the inflammation of the surface layer of the skin, which manifests itself in various rashes and is accompanied by unpleasant itching of allergic origin.
The most common allergens that cause itching are insect bites and cosmetics. To get rid of allergic itching that occurs as a result of contact with a cosmetic product, you must first rinse off the cosmetics from the skin area with plenty of running water. Any allergy remedy is recommended immediately afterwards. This medicine neutralizes the causative agent of an allergic reaction and relieves itching. The main thing is to consult your doctor.
How to get rid of allergic itching?
In order to eliminate allergic itching that occurs after an insect bite, there are a large number of folk recipes. The simplest of them – the damaged area on the skin can be wiped with freshly squeezed juice from an apple or potato. To do this faster, you do not need to squeeze the juice, but simply cut the apple or potato in half and rub the skin with the opened part of the fruit. You can also use a mild baking soda solution for allergic itching. Dilute a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water, soak a piece of gauze or a handkerchief in the liquid, and wipe the itchy area. Another way to cope with skin allergies is to dissolve several tablets of activated carbon in water and lubricate the skin with the resulting mushy consistency. And in any case, do not scratch the itchy place, so you will only make yourself worse.