Causes of skin allergies

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on September 21, 2024

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The causes of skin allergies are mainly related to exposure to allergens, and different people have different allergens. For some, it might be medications, for others, it could be foods, and for some, environmental factors might be the allergens. Regardless of the type of allergen, it is necessary to actively conduct examinations and identify the causes, while also treating the skin allergy promptly.

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Can I eat crab if I have a skin allergy?

People with skin allergies should avoid eating crab. Crab is cold in nature and salty in taste, containing a rich array of trace elements and is a high-protein food. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that crab has the effects of clearing heat, relaxing tendons and activating blood circulation, and facilitating joints. However, it is also considered a product that can activate internal wind, classified as an allergenic food. Similarly, Western medicine recognizes crab as a form of foreign protein. Clinically, we have seen patients who are allergic to crab, so for those with skin allergies, we do not recommend eating crab.

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What should I do if I have skin allergies and itching?

Symptoms of skin allergy redness and itching require active investigation of allergenic factors and treatment measures including anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, and anti-itching treatments. Avoid spicy, stimulating foods and seafood, and take orally Ebastine tablets, Moisturizing Anti-itch Capsules, and Prednisone Acetate tablets, among other medications. Apply Desonide Cream to the affected area when necessary. If symptoms repeatedly occur, it is necessary to further test for skin allergens, including food, inhalants, contact substances, additives, pollen, etc. Pay attention to wearing cotton underwear, avoid scalding with hot water, and excessive use of alkaline substances for washing.

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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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Causes of skin allergies

The causes of skin allergies are mainly related to exposure to allergens, and different people have different allergens. For some, it might be medications, for others, it could be foods, and for some, environmental factors might be the allergens. Regardless of the type of allergen, it is necessary to actively conduct examinations and identify the causes, while also treating the skin allergy promptly.

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Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

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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.