Allergic Contact Dermatitis Treatment

This article explains allergic contact dermatitis treatment and causes. Our immune system is always working round the clock to protect us from harmful substances that can cause diseases. Whenever this natural body defence system is triggered, it releases antibody cells that help the body to fight off these disease-causing substances. The body may sometimes come into contact with substances or conditions known as allergens. It does not necessarily cause diseases but is just unfavourable to the body. It still triggers an immune response resulting in an allergic reaction.

There are thousands of allergens around us, making allergic reactions quite common and causing different effects in different people. What may be allergic to you may be non-allergic to another person. The allergic reactions include a runny nose, coughing, sneezing, burning eyes, shortness of breath and itchy skin rashes. It can also be known as allergic contact dermatitis.

What is allergic contact dermatitis?

It is a skin reaction that occurs when the body comes into contact with an allergen which triggers a response that usually starts with itchy skin. And may develop into bumps, inflammations or open sores. It is also known as “delayed allergy”, as the allergic reaction does not occur immediately. But it may take hours and even days after contact with the allergen before it is triggered.

Symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis

Symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis vary in different people, and it usually occurs at the point of contact with the skin. But there are cases where these symptoms spread to other areas of the skin around the body. The symptoms include itching, rashes, bumps, thickened and reddish skin, burning sensation or pains, inflammations and wounds.

Causes of allergic contact dermatitis

The leading cause of this skin condition is an allergen which triggers these reactions, and some of the common allergens include:

• Jewellery: Most necklaces, bracelets, belts, metal buttons, and other accessories contain certain metals, such as nickel and iron, which cause allergic reactions in different people leading to burns, rashes and sores.
• Perfumes: Most perfumes, deodorants, and cosmetics contain chemicals that may trigger some people's allergic reactions.
• Body creams: Toxic body creams and lotions have become a leading cause of allergic contact dermatitis. It is primarily due to hydroquinone in these products that bleach the skin, causing redness, itching and wounds.
• Sunlight: The sun's ultraviolet rays can cause allergic contact dermatitis, especially when it reacts with certain chemicals found in the body lotions of people. Certain skin tones also react differently under UV rays, such as light skin people and albinos who lack sufficient melanin in their skin.
• Medications: Some drugs can also cause skin reactions in people who are allergic to certain chemicals found in the drugs. Allergic contact dermatitis can also be a side effect of certain medications.
• Latex: The presence of plastic polymers in latex may also result in allergic reactions when it comes in contact with certain people's skin. It explains why some people feel burning sensations while using latex condoms.

Allergic contact dermatitis treatment 

In some cases, allergic contact dermatitis may not require treatment, as the symptoms may disappear after a few days. But where there are prolonged symptoms or those that occur in skin areas that affect physical appearance, it may require urgent attention. The general allergic contact dermatitis treatment includes:

• Moisturizers and sunblocks: Moisturizers can be helpful in allergic contact dermatitis treatment as they keep the skin hydrated to repair skin damage quickly. People with sensitive skins should use sun blocks to prevent the harmful effects of UV rays.
• Medications: Drugs containing corticosteroids can also be prescribed to help reduce itching and inflammation.
• Herbal medicines: An effective allergic contact dermatitis treatment is using herbal medicines and ointments to clean the skin of allergens naturally. It also has no risk of leaving any side effects as the body well absorbs it.

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