Dermatitis, Eczema, Urticaria (Hives) and Angioedema. These are symptoms caused due to numerous reasons, from medications, disorders, substances and infections.
In the case where an immune system response is triggered due to an allergen that causes these symptoms, this is considered an allergic skin reaction.
Scroll below to learn more about the different allergies that can cause an allergic reaction to the skin:
NICKEL ALLERGY
A Nickel Allergy reaction occurs when perspiration dissolves nickel salts in metal and these nickel particles then penetrate the skin leading to an allergic reaction.
LATEX ALLERGY
Obtained from the sap of the Hevea brasiliensis, if a person has a Latex Allergy their body mistakes latex for a harmful substance, which can lead to many uncomfortable symptoms.
DUST MITE ALLERGY
Dust Mites aren't your typical insects (or ones at all), they have eight legs and are arthropods which means they are closely related to spiders. Both their body parts and waste are what causes allergic reactions for people with a Dust Mite allergy.
FRAGRANCE ALLERGY
A Fragrance Allergy is a an allergic reaction caused due a chemical found in fragrances and perfumes. This can either be from a natural extract or synthesised.
PARABENS ALLERGY
Although parabens are considered non-toxic and pose no immediate danger for a lot of people, they can mix with the cells in the bodies of those allergic to parabens and act like estrogen preventing normal hormone function.
FOOD ALLERGIES
A Food Allergy is an unpleasant, uncomfortable and at times serious and life-threatening specific IgE-mediated immune related response (allergic reaction) caused due to certain food substances.
PET ALLERGIES
Pet allergies are an allergy group that has some of the highest alternative measures seeked, so people can continue to live with their beloved furry, feathered and friendly companions.
INSECT ALLERGIES
For a person with an Insect allergy, everyday activities that don't normally seem risky, place them at risk for a likely reaction from Insects.
POLLEN ALLERGIES
Pollen is a fine powdery substance that is typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone on the plant.
MOULD ALLERGIES
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DRUG ALLERGIES
Not all medicated drugs work in the same way for all people, and some can cause allergic reactions to the immune system for certain people, while the same drug has no adverse reactions for others.
Allergy Life Australia is constantly adding more information on allergies and the skin.
Below are some other allergens that cause skin reactions in certain people:
SULFITES
Sulfite Sensitivity/ Intolerance
PHOTOSENSITIVITY
Sun Allergy
GOLD
Para-phenylenediamine
PPD (Hair Dye)
POISON
e.g. Ivy, Oak, Sumac, etc
SALICYLATE
TALC
Talcum Powder
If you want to find out more about any of the above allergies or another allergy not listed or would like to request an Allergy to be added, please get in touch with us.
The information provided on Allergy Life is to generally educate and inform you about living with allergies, intolerances and conditions, and is not intended as medical instruction or as a substitute for diagnosis, examination and advice by a qualified health care provider.