Skin Allergy
One of the most common reasons why a patient walks into a dermatology clinic is skin allergy. Though mostly referred to as allergy by the patient, many a times the rashes are not due to allergy but other reasons like insect bite, fungal infection, bacterial infection, etc. Allergies cause much discomfort for the patient as it may be itchy and might also give a burning sensation. Sometimes, allergies can also be painful or swelled and spread to other parts of the body.
Skin allergies can occur due to recent exposure to some irritants like corrosives etc. and is manifested by erythema (patchy reddening of the skin), mild edema (accumulation of fluid under the skin) and scaling called as Irritant Contact Dermatitis and is non-specific. The other type is allergic Contact Dermatitis which is due to subsequent exposure over a period to normal things that are used routinely like hair dye, metals, leather goods, etc. Some skin allergies may not be severe, but some are chronic like atopic dermatitis, air borne contact dermatitis, etc.
Several over the counter medications are available to treat skin allergies but one should not take these without proper prescription from a qualified dermatologist. Some common topical medicines for skin allergies are antihistamines, calamine lotions and hydrocortisone creams. Cool compressed showers or oatmeal baths are also helpful in treating such allergies. Severe symptoms may also require damp dressing. When you suspect any sort of skin allergy, avoid going out in the sun, wear baggy clothes and bathe in cold water.
You must contact your doctor in the following cases-
- When the rash is near your eyes.
- When over the counter medication is not helping.
- When the rash/allergy is spreading to a larger part of your body.
- When the allergy is painful or odorous or is filled with pus.
Sometimes it is very difficult to find out the reason by the patient themselves but in this scenario patch testing generally helps find out the reason what it could be. Dr Kalra’s Skin Clinic is one of the best clinic in Delhi for skin allergy treatment and is equipped with patch testing facilities.
Since skin allergy is a common condition and may also be prolonged, its treatment needs the right approach for which right diagnosis and right eye is essential. Dr.Kashish Kalra is known amongst the best skin allergy doctors in Delhi. With many years of experience in the field and passion to keep him updated with latest technologies, Dr. Kalra has treated thousands of skin allergy patients successfully.
