Dealing with skin allergies? Discover what you can do to combat it.
Most people will deal with irritated, itchy or problem skin at some point during their lifetime. Of course, if you start to notice these symptoms appearing more often, you may be inclined to turn to our Utica, NY, allergist Dr. Ludwig Khoury for answers. We are here to answer some of your most common skin allergy questions.
Q. What are the different kinds of skin allergies?
A. These are the three most common skin allergies people tend to face:
Eczema: If you deal with skin that flare-ups and becomes red, itchy and dry then you might just have eczema. There are eight different kinds of eczema, the most common being atopic dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis: If you notice blistering, itchy and red skin then you may be dealing with a case of contact dermatitis. Just like hives, when the skin comes in contact with an allergen it breaks out. The most common triggers tend to be laundry detergent, soap and even certain hair products.
Hives (urticaria): These small itchy bumps often appear suddenly when exposed to an allergen. Most of the time hives will go away on their own rather quickly but in some cases, people can develop chronic cases of hives (lasting more than six weeks).
Q. What are the symptoms of a skin allergy?
A. Symptoms will vary in type, frequency and severity from person to person. Some people may only have mild flare-ups that show up every now and then while others may have severe symptoms that occur frequently. Common skin allergy symptoms include:
- Dry, scaly, rough patches
- Redness and irritation
- Itchy skin
- Dark patches
- Itchy bumps that may crust or ooze
- Swelling
- Sensitive skin
If these symptoms are happening to you then it’s important that you call our Utica, NY, allergy doctor to find out what might be going on. Since these symptoms can be indicative of a lot of different conditions it is important that you find out the root cause so you know you are treating the problem effectively.
Q. What treatment options can get my allergy symptoms under control?
A. If you are dealing with minor or infrequent skin allergy flare-ups you may be able to get away with just taking an over-the-counter antihistamine. We can also provide you with lifestyle modifications to prevent or limit your contact with certain allergies and triggers. There are a variety of different prescription medications available to treat dermatitis, eczema and even chronic hives.
Don’t let allergies affect your day-to-day life. Turn to Allergy Care in Utica and Watertown, NY, today to find out how you can beat those pesky skin allergies into submission and to finally get the clearer, happier skin you’ve been wanting.
