Can people with skin allergies take a bath?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on May 24, 2025
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Patients with skin allergies can bathe in most cases; however, there is one circumstance under which they should not bathe: if there are ulcers or breaks in the skin. Bathing under these conditions can lead to secondary infections at the sites of ulcers and breaks. Additionally, one should not scratch the areas affected by skin allergies. It is also crucial to avoid washing the affected areas with overly hot water, as this is prohibited. Be sure to rest and eat a light diet regularly.

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Skin allergy symptoms

Skin allergies are a disease caused by the skin coming into contact with an allergen, leading to symptoms such as swelling, burning itch, peeling, hives, or rashes. These symptoms greatly affect the patient's life, and timely treatment is necessary once they appear. Allergy-relief ointments can be used, and it is important to keep the skin clean and dry regularly and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods.

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Is skin allergy contagious?

Skin allergies are not contagious. When skin allergies occur, it is essential to identify the allergen and determine the cause. Skin allergies often manifest as dermatitis, eczema, urticaria, and other allergic diseases, and can also present as diseases such as angioneurotic edema. Common symptoms include itching, papules, swelling, and rash patches, but there is no need to worry too much as they are not contagious.

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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.

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Can people with skin allergies eat persimmons?

Patients with skin allergies can generally eat persimmons. Persimmons are cold in nature and sweet in taste. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, persimmons have the effects of clearing heat, transforming phlegm, moisturizing the lungs, and stopping coughs. Clinically, it is very rare to see patients who are allergic to persimmons. Therefore, in general, people with skin allergies can eat persimmons. However, persimmons should not be eaten in excess or on an empty stomach, as they may form indigestible hard masses in the stomach, which are not conducive to digestion and elimination, leading to the so-called persimmon bezoar syndrome. This condition can cause stomach bleeding and gastric perforation in patients with gastric ulcers.

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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.