What are the causes of skin allergies?

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on September 16, 2024

00:00

00:00

There are many causes of skin allergies. First, skin allergies are related to the irritation of certain drugs. Second, allergies are related to certain foods and items that are contacted. Finally, they may also be related to environmental factors, mental factors, and certain chemicals. If skin allergies occur, such as redness, pain, itching, etc., it is essential to go to the hospital's dermatology department in a timely manner to identify the cause and receive appropriate treatment.

Other Voices

home-news-image

Written by Xie Ming Feng

Dermatology

35sec

home-news-image

Can people with skin allergies eat peanuts?

If you have skin allergies, be a little cautious with peanuts. If you have never been allergic to peanuts, eating them while having a skin allergy should not be a problem. Peanuts have high nutritional value and can be compared to animal foods such as eggs, milk, and meat, earning them the nickname "longevity fruit." Traditional Chinese medicine says that peanuts can strengthen the spleen and stomach and moisten the lungs to reduce phlegm. Clinically, we still see patients who are allergic to peanuts. Therefore, if you have been allergic to peanuts before, you should avoid eating them.

home-news-image

Written by Xie Ming Feng

Dermatology

25sec

home-news-image

Do you need to take medicine for skin allergies?

Whether or not you need to take medication for skin allergies depends on the amount and area of your allergies. If the allergic area is small and limited, we can generally use topical medications and avoid oral medications. However, if the allergic area is extensive and covers a large area, we usually recommend timely oral medications and, if necessary or in severe cases, intravenous administration.

home-news-image

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

32sec

home-news-image

What are the causes of skin allergies?

There are many causes of skin allergies. First, skin allergies are related to the irritation of certain drugs. Second, allergies are related to certain foods and items that are contacted. Finally, they may also be related to environmental factors, mental factors, and certain chemicals. If skin allergies occur, such as redness, pain, itching, etc., it is essential to go to the hospital's dermatology department in a timely manner to identify the cause and receive appropriate treatment.

home-news-image

Written by Xie Ming Feng

Dermatology

31sec

home-news-image

Can people with skin allergies eat grapefruit?

Patients with skin allergies can generally eat grapefruit. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, grapefruit is considered cool in nature with a sweet and sour taste. It has the effects of aiding digestion, transforming phlegm and stopping coughs, harmonizing the stomach and regulating qi, as well as detoxifying alcohol. Clinically, it is rare to encounter patients allergic to grapefruit, so it is usually safe for people with skin allergies to eat grapefruit, unless they are absolutely allergic to it.

home-news-image

Written by Xie Ming Feng

Dermatology

40sec

home-news-image

Can people with skin allergies eat lamb?

Patients with skin allergies are generally advised not to eat lamb. Lamb is considered very warm and sweet in nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is said to nourish the kidneys, strengthen yang, dispel wind and cold, and benefit qi and blood. It is categorized in TCM as a warming and drying food that promotes yang, and is considered a trigger food. It can often induce or exacerbate skin diseases. Therefore, in clinical practice, we generally do not recommend lamb to patients with skin allergies. If it is necessary to consume, it should be eaten minimally.