Is skin allergy contagious?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on September 19, 2024
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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 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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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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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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What should I do if I have skin allergies and itching?

Skin allergies and itching require actively searching for the triggering factors, i.e., allergens. Identifying what has irritated the skin and caused the allergic reaction is crucial, then avoiding further contact to prevent recurrence or worsening of the condition. If the allergy is triggered by consuming fish, shrimp, seafood, tropical fruits, etc., it is important to avoid eating similar foods in the future. If the use of certain cosmetics or skin care products causes allergies, avoid using other products containing the same ingredients. If the allergy is caused by certain medications, typically appearing within four days to a month of usage, it is advised to switch medications and avoid taking the same one again. For more severe allergic symptoms, such as significant itching, oral antihistamines like loratadine, desloratadine, cetirizine, and ebastine can be taken. Topical anti-itch medications like calamine lotion can be used, and for more severe conditions, topical corticosteroids or tacrolimus ointment can be applied. If symptoms do not improve or worsen with the aforementioned treatments, short-term oral steroids might be considered to manage the condition. (Note: Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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What to check at the hospital for skin allergies?

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.