Hand allergy, also known as hand eczema, is a type of allergy that appears when the hands come into contact with an aggressive agent, causing skin irritation and leading to the appearance of some signs and symptoms such as redness and itching in the hands. Typically, this allergy is caused by hand contact with soaps, […]
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Allergic cough syrups, such as loratadine, desloratadine or dexchlorpheniramine, act by blocking the action of histamine in the body, which leads to allergy symptoms, and are therefore indicated to relieve the irritating and dry cough caused by allergic rhinitis. In addition, other allergic cough syrups, such as dropropizine, clobutinol or levodropropizine, act by inhibiting the […]
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Home remedies for skin allergies, such as taking a bath with Epsom salts, applying a peppermint essential oil compress or washing the skin with plantain tea, for example, help to soothe and hydrate the skin, reducing symptoms of itching, redness, irritation or swelling. Skin allergy is an inflammatory reaction that can appear in different regions […]
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Baby skin allergies can be noticed through symptoms such as red spots on the skin, itching and local irritation, which can be caused by the consumption of certain foods, contact with plants or insect bites. Furthermore, a baby’s skin is thinner and more sensitive than that of adults, and can be easily sensitized, leading to […]
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The allergist is the doctor responsible for diagnosing and treating changes in the immune system related to hypersensitivity reactions, such as allergies, as well as other situations related to immunity, such as food intolerance, asthma, urticaria, primary immunodeficiency and dermatitis. Consultation with an allergist should occur when symptoms appear after contact with a substance or […]
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Ointments for allergies and itchy skin, such as calamine ointment, antiallergic ointment or corticosteroid ointments, contain substances with anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, calming or skin-protective action, which help to relieve itching. Itchy skin can be caused by various diseases, such as allergies, very dry skin, insect bites, sunburn, dermatitis, psoriasis, chickenpox or ringworm, for example. See the […]
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Specific immunotherapy consists of administering injections with allergens, in increasing doses, in order to reduce the allergic person’s sensitivity to these allergens. An allergy is an exaggerated reaction of the immune system when the body is exposed to a substance that it perceives to be a harmful agent. This is why some people are allergic […]
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Food intolerance is when the body cannot properly digest some foods, which can happen due to the absence or lower quantity of digestive enzymes in the body. This causes some symptoms to appear after consuming the food associated with the intolerance, such as intestinal changes, abdominal bloating, headache and spots on the skin, in some […]
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Facial allergies can occur due to the contact of some substance with the skin, a reaction to some cosmetic products, the use of medication or food intake, for example, causing symptoms such as redness, itching and swelling of the face. In the case of an allergy on the face, it is important that a dermatologist […]
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Foods such as eggs, milk and peanuts are among the main causes of food allergies, a problem that arises due to an exaggerated reaction of the immune system against the food ingested. Food allergy symptoms are most common in babies and children, but can appear at any age. It is also possible to develop allergies […]
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