Causes of skin allergies

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on September 21, 2024

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The causes of skin allergies are mainly related to exposure to allergens, and different people have different allergens. For some, it might be medications, for others, it could be foods, and for some, environmental factors might be the allergens. Regardless of the type of allergen, it is necessary to actively conduct examinations and identify the causes, while also treating the skin allergy promptly.

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Can people with skin allergies eat grapefruit?

Patients with skin allergies can generally eat grapefruit. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, grapefruit is considered cool in nature with a sweet and sour taste. It has the effects of aiding digestion, transforming phlegm and stopping coughs, harmonizing the stomach and regulating qi, as well as detoxifying alcohol. Clinically, it is rare to encounter patients allergic to grapefruit, so it is usually safe for people with skin allergies to eat grapefruit, unless they are absolutely allergic to it.

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Does skin allergy affect pregnancy?

When skin allergies occur, they do not affect the normal chances of pregnancy, but they do have some impact on the fetus after pregnancy. This is because skin allergies are reactions to certain allergens, and the response to allergens varies from person to person. Some individuals might have a higher sensitivity, while others may show little to no symptoms. Beyond the impacts these allergic reactions have on the body, there is also the use of medicinal solutions for treatment during allergic episodes. It is advised to identify the allergen causing the skin allergy before trying to conceive, and to avoid it as much as possible while planning for pregnancy.

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Symptoms of skin allergies

Skin allergies are very common, and their main symptoms include itching, rashes, or changes in skin color. One of the more common symptoms of skin allergies is itching, which in some patients may be so severe that it makes it hard to sleep. Another symptom is developing rashes. It is important not to scratch the rashes with hands, as breaking the skin can lead to secondary bacterial infections.

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How to completely cure skin allergies?

To fundamentally cure skin allergies, it is first necessary to identify the allergens causing the patient's allergies. Once the allergens are identified, it is essential to avoid further contact with these allergens. Subsequently, treatment can be undertaken using anti-allergy or antihistamine drugs. Finally, during the period of skin allergy, it is important to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and abstain from smoking and alcohol.

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Can you eat eggs if you have a skin allergy?

Eating eggs in case of skin allergies depends on the situation. If you have never been allergic to eggs and have been consuming them, then you can still eat eggs even if you have a skin allergy. Eggs are considered neutrally balanced and sweet, containing almost all the nutrients required by the human body, thus they are often referred to as ideal nutrient stores. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eggs have the effects of nourishing yin and moistening dryness, as well as nourishing blood and stabilizing pregnancy. Clinically, egg allergies are more commonly seen in infants and toddlers. Therefore, if you have never eaten eggs before, or if you have been diagnosed with an egg allergy through an allergen test, you should not eat eggs when you have a skin allergy.