What to check at the hospital for skin allergies?

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on September 24, 2024

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Skin allergy is a skin disease caused by contact with certain allergens. After skin allergy symptoms appear, it is recommended to promptly go to the hospital for examination, find out what you are allergic to, and thereafter avoid contact with such allergens.

After going to the hospital, you can undergo skin patch tests, allergen screening, and some physical examinations, such as skin scratch tests, provocation tests, etc. In any case, once a skin allergy occurs, it is important to seek timely examination and treatment.

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Is skin allergy contagious?

Skin allergies are not contagious. When skin allergies occur, it is essential to identify the allergen and determine the cause. Skin allergies often manifest as dermatitis, eczema, urticaria, and other allergic diseases, and can also present as diseases such as angioneurotic edema. Common symptoms include itching, papules, swelling, and rash patches, but there is no need to worry too much as they are not contagious.

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Can you drink alcohol with a skin allergy?

Skin allergy is a very common skin disease, mainly caused by exposure to certain allergens, resulting in corresponding skin symptoms. After suffering from skin allergies, it is definitely not advisable to drink alcohol. Alcohol is considered an irritant food, which may worsen the symptoms of skin allergies. In addition to not drinking alcohol, other spicy and irritating foods should also be avoided, such as not smoking and not eating stimulating foods like onions, ginger, and garlic.

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Does skin allergy affect pregnancy?

When skin allergies occur, they do not affect the normal chances of pregnancy, but they do have some impact on the fetus after pregnancy. This is because skin allergies are reactions to certain allergens, and the response to allergens varies from person to person. Some individuals might have a higher sensitivity, while others may show little to no symptoms. Beyond the impacts these allergic reactions have on the body, there is also the use of medicinal solutions for treatment during allergic episodes. It is advised to identify the allergen causing the skin allergy before trying to conceive, and to avoid it as much as possible while planning for pregnancy.

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Can you eat eggs if you have a skin allergy?

Eating eggs in case of skin allergies depends on the situation. If you have never been allergic to eggs and have been consuming them, then you can still eat eggs even if you have a skin allergy. Eggs are considered neutrally balanced and sweet, containing almost all the nutrients required by the human body, thus they are often referred to as ideal nutrient stores. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eggs have the effects of nourishing yin and moistening dryness, as well as nourishing blood and stabilizing pregnancy. Clinically, egg allergies are more commonly seen in infants and toddlers. Therefore, if you have never eaten eggs before, or if you have been diagnosed with an egg allergy through an allergen test, you should not eat eggs when you have a skin allergy.

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Precautions for Skin Allergies

After experiencing a skin allergy, there are many aspects that need attention. First, it is crucial to identify the cause of the skin allergy. Once the cause is identified, one must avoid further contact with the allergen. Secondly, if a skin allergy has already occurred, it is necessary to use some anti-allergy medications for treatment. Thirdly, it is best to avoid eating foods that can easily trigger skin allergies, such as sea fish, shrimp, and crab. Additionally, it is important to always focus on strengthening one's immune system and maintaining a light diet.