Skin allergies, also called dermatitis, can be extremely frustrating and uncomfortable. Whether you have contact dermatitis or some other type of skin allergy, you can help find relief by following these tips about the worst allergies out there and how to get them gone for good. Here’s how to get rid of skin allergies!
Acne allergies
Most people with skin allergies have them on their face, neck, or chest. With acne allergies, it is common for the person to break out in hives or get a rash. The only way to cure an allergy is by avoiding the allergen. For example, if you are allergic to cats then you need to avoid going near any cats.
Hives (Urticaria)
Hives, or urticaria, is a skin allergy that causes red bumps on the skin. Hives are often itchy or painful. They can happen anywhere on the body but are most common on the chest, neck, face, arms and legs.
Pityriasis rosea
This skin condition commonly affects young people, usually during the first year of college. The symptoms are often mistaken for common cold or flu, but can last for several weeks. Pityriasis rosea can be treated with antihistamines and cold treatments, but the best way to deal with it is prevention.
Photosensitive rash (photoallergic eruption)
A photosensitive rash is an allergic reaction that occurs when a person is exposed to sunlight or other ultraviolet light. For example, if you have a nickel allergy, your skin can react with a rash after being in contact with nickel for an extended period of time. A photosensitive rash can also occur after ingesting certain foods like figs or celery. Symptoms of a photosensitive reaction include itching, redness and swelling in the area where the exposure occurred.
