Allergic rash refers to various allergic skin lesions, such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, or urticaria. These diseases develop against a background of increased sensitivity of the human body, for example, to certain foods, medicines, plants, and more.
Symptoms
Often, manifestations of an allergic rash are accompanied by itching, burning, swelling, and redness of the skin. In addition, the formation of weeping or crusting may occur.
Causes of occurrence
If we talk about the common cause of the appearance of an allergic rash, then it is explained by the release of histamine in the skin, which leads to the above symptoms.
Allergic rash on the body, causes:
- the effect of high and low temperatures, as well as solar radiation;
- intoxication of the body;
- reaction to various irritants;
- individual sensitivity to medicines;
- nervous tension and stress.
We can say that an allergic rash most often manifests itself in those who have reduced immunity.
Diagnostics
It is not always possible to make an accurate diagnosis when examining a patient. Quite often, it is difficult to identify the cause of a skin rash. To do this, it is necessary to conduct skin tests, as well as to exclude certain foods. It is very important to pay attention to the nature of previous illnesses in the patient, as well as the time of the rash.
Complications
An allergic rash can be dangerous if it forms on the mucous membrane of the larynx or tongue. In this case, there may be a violation of swallowing or shortness of breath. In this case, you urgently need to contact a doctor. If you do not have an allergic rash for a long time, the treatment of which is not carried out, a chronic form may occur in the form of dermatitis or eczema.
Treatment
It all depends on the stage of an allergic rash on the patient’s body. Initially, while all the necessary tests are performed, itching and redness should be removed. This is done using special cold compresses or other methods that the doctor will advise. Then, after determining the complexity of the allergic rash, a diagnosis is made and individual treatment is prescribed.
There is also hormone therapy at complex stages, which must be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. During treatment, you need to protect the affected areas from various irritants.
It is also important to monitor diet and not eat foods that can cause an allergic reaction. Some doctors even recommend abstaining from smoking and drinking alcohol. In some cases, it is necessary to avoid contact with water, synthetic clothing and try not to be exposed to stressful situations. It can be said that an allergic rash depends on many factors that can be prevented.
Today, there are effective methods with which you can timely and accurately determine an allergic rash. For example, a general blood test. There are also a number of specific laboratory tests and skin tests that accurately detect the presence of this disease.
Do not forget about preventive methods with which you can prevent the appearance of an allergic rash on the skin. Try not to be exposed to the sun for a long time, avoid sudden changes in temperature, avoid contact with chemicals, use special products against insect bites, and do not eat foods that previously caused you to have an allergic reaction. And also, according to many doctors, stressful situations should be avoided, against which an allergic rash can occur.