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Allergies can show themselves through various skin reactions. The main reactions are rashes (small bumps or larger red patches), hives (also called urticaria; itchy, red raised patches on the skin), or eczema (also called atopic dermatitis; an itchy, weeping rash). These symptoms can have various causes. Most often it is allergies, but some people get hives from heat, cold or sun exposure. Contact allergies/dermatitis is defined as a skin rash caused by direct contact with a substance to which the skin is sensitive. Symptoms include a red rash, swelling, and itching. In more severe cases, blisters can form. Many substances can cause allergic contact dermatitis: poison ivy and other plants (such as tomato plants), wool, perfumes and dyes (in soaps, detergents, lotions, etc.), metals (in jewelry, hair clips, etc.), locally applied medicinal ointments such as antibiotic creams, and latex (often used in latex gloves). These can occur at any age and can appear at any time. It can take years for a sensitivity to a particular substance to develop, so "I've used this for years" isn't a reason to exclude anything from the possible allergen list. Symptoms may appear as soon as 7 to 10 days from first contact. Once a sensitivity develops, however, the reaction can occur in 24-48 hours. Treatment of contact dermatitis generally consists of avoiding the allergen. To determine whether or not something is the cause, patch tests (a small amount of the substance applied to the skin, then covered and left for 24 hours) can often show whether or not that substance causes the reaction. Other allergies can cause rashes, too. Some find that citrus fruits cause small raised bumps when ingested. Eczema is often caused by a food allergy, though there may be other causes. Cow's milk is a particularly common allergen for those with eczema. Avoiding allergens provides long-term relief, while short-term relief can be had by using moisturizers on the skin and taking antihistamines. Some find that using all cotton clothing and bedding makes a difference. Hives can be caused by a number of factors, not just allergies. Hives occur suddenly and may end suddenly, though there are chronic cases where hives are present for a month or more. Other causes of hives are sun exposure, heat and cold. Again, avoidance is the primary treatment.
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Why do spider bites itch for so long?
Spider bites itch for a long time because the venom injected by the spider can cause an allergic reaction in the body, leading to inflammation and irritation of the skin. This can trigger the release of histamines, which are chemicals that cause itching and swelling.
What is wrong when you have itchy bruises?
Bruises itch because to heal, the body causes swelling and inflammation. That can cause itchy bruises.If you got bitten by a bug or spider, the bite can cause a bruise and the bite can itch. Use a tiny bit of anti-itch cream in dabs on each one.
What are skin rashes that cause itching called?
Oh honey, those pesky skin rashes that make you want to scratch your skin off are called pruritic rashes. "Pruritic" is just a fancy word for itchy, so you can impress your friends with your new vocabulary while dealing with the annoying itch. Just slap on some anti-itch cream and try not to scratch too much, darling.
What is a barber itch?
A barber's itch is any of a number of rashes or skin eruptions in the moustache or beard, caused by fungal or staphylococcal infections or irritation from shaving.
Transparent-yellowish substance after scratching rashes at groin area?
jock itch
What is barbers itch?
A barber itch is another term for a barber's itch, any of a number of sorts of rashes or skin eruptions in the area of the moustache and beard, caused by fungal or staphylococcal infections.
What will you do to a child with fever and rashes?
cold rag on the head, not too cold, for the rashes, i would use some calamine lotion, it will take away the itch
What are some common symptoms of a stress rash?
Some common symptoms of a stress rash are itch, redness, and, hives. Unfortunately skin rashes often appear the same as stress rashes. Stress can worsen the rash. Stress rashes can also be caused by a reaction to something that is put on the skin that doesn't normally cause a reaction.
Can fungus start a rash?
Yes, certain types of fungus, such as dermatophytes, can cause skin rashes known as fungal infections. These infections often result in red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin, most commonly seen in areas like the feet (athlete's foot), groin (jock itch), and body (ringworm). Seeking medical treatment is important to properly diagnose and treat fungal rashes.
Does jack fruit can cause itchiness?
it cannot itch to the body but the tongue can be itchy
What happens in your body when you have an itch?
When you have an itch, specialized nerve endings in your skin detect irritants and send signals to your brain. This triggers a response that often leads to scratching, which can temporarily relieve the sensation. The brain releases histamines and other chemicals in response to the irritation, which can further enhance the itching sensation. Additionally, scratching can cause inflammation and release more histamines, creating a cycle of itch and scratch.
Why do your fingers itch?
You can itch anywhere on your body
