Skin allergies
Skin allergies: Introduction
A skin reaction caused by contact with an allergy-causing substance (allergen) that the skin is hypersensitive or allergic to. The skin reaction can involve swelling, itching, burning, redness or blisters. Dermatitis, eczema and hives are different types of skin allergies. ...more »
Symptoms of Skin allergies
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symptoms of Skin allergies
Treatments for Skin allergies
- Soothing products such as moisturisers and calamine lotion
- Topical steroids
- Topical immunomodulators - Pimecrolimus and Tacrolimus - may be used as an alternative to topical steroids, but long term side effects have not been fully elucidated.
- Oral steroids - short courses for moderate to severe skin manifestations of allergy
- Antihistamines - probably not of great benefit, but sedating antihistamines may aid sleep and decrease unintentional scratching overnight
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Skin allergies: Related Patient Stories
Types of Skin allergies
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Causes of Skin allergies
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Disease Topics Related To Skin allergies
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Medical Textbooks Online about Skin allergies
Medical Books Excerpts
- Urticaria
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Urticaria
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Anaphylaxis
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- Urticaria
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Urticaria
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Urticaria
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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Misdiagnosis and Skin allergies
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