Some people sneeze when confronted with ambrosia pollen or cat dandruff. And some people break into a rash, known as allergic contact dermatitis. It occurs when your skin comes into direct contact with substances that are normally harmless to most people. Some are certain jewelry ingredients or costume makeup. That is why in this article we indicate what some home treatments are for allergic contact dermatitis.
In allergic contact dermatitis, the body’s immune system reacts to direct contact with an allergen (a substance that the body incorrectly identifies as harmful) by producing a rash with itching on the skin where such contact has occurred. Thus, a person with a nickel allergy carrying a bracelet of this material will develop a rash in the form of a bracelet where it was on.
The most common allergen of allergic contact dermatitis is poisonous ivy. This can cause reactions in at least half of the people exposed to it.
Allergic Dermatitis: Detection of allergy
Identifying a rash like allergic contact dermatitis is not always easy. However, an allergen in the air, like ambrosia dandruff, usually causes sneezing or nasal drainage.
However, it may take up to 72 hours after contact with the substance before the reaction appears.
As a result, it becomes difficult to identify the culprits and choose an efficient home remedy. What complicates the diagnosis is the fact that you have to sensitize a substance before it can cause an eruption. That means you have to come into contact with that substance at least once before the next contact causes an allergic reaction.
Repeated contacts with a substance are sometimes required before the body is sensitized to it. Thus, for example, you can wear the nickel bracelet once or even dozens of times without any problems, but one day, suddenly, an allergic reaction occurs. In these cases, detecting the cause of an eruption and the selection of a home remedy can be a challenge. This is because it can be caused by small amounts of offensive chemicals.
Allergy to Nickel
If you are sensitive to nickel, the use of nickel-containing jewelry in a hot and humid environment can aggravate the allergy, as perspiration filters out some of the nickel. So before you start exercising or getting out in the heat, remove all the jewelry containing nickel.
Be careful with the piercing of the ears. If you decide to drill your ears, but you have a nickel allergy, make sure the first earrings have stainless steel poles. Also, make sure the needle is made of stainless steel. Otherwise, the needle may contain nickel and you can risk a rash with itching.
You can also put a shield in the nickel jewelry store. This is done by painting surfaces that come into contact with the skin with transparent enamel.
Pick only the best. Even 14-carat gold jewelry has some nickel on it. So, if your skin reacts strongly to nickel, you may have to limit your gold purchases. Other safe options include platinum and stainless steel.
Become a Tag Reader
If your skin starts with eruptions to contact with 4-aminobenzoic acid or another common chemical in consumer products, you’ll do your skin a favor if you read the ingredients carefully and choose only those that don’t have 4-aminobenzoic acid. Some products are even conveniently labeled as “free” of certain substances. This is because they are known to cause allergic reactions (possibly you will find sunscreens, for example, with advertising and labeling as 4-aminobenzoic acid-free).
Do not depend on the “hypoallergenic” label. It’s an ambiguous term and has no legal significance. If it is not known if a product contains a substance to which it is allergic, try to consult the manufacturer. You can also do your patch test. This is done by applying a little of the product to the skin of the inner part of the forearm. You’ll have to wait three or four days to see if a rash unfolds.
Protect Your Skin
Protect yourself against exposure to poisonous plants. Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts when you’re in areas where these plants are likely to be.
