What are seasonal skin allergies? What to do about seasonal skin allergies

Some people will experience allergies when the seasons change. Due to the changes in climate and environment, the skin may not be able to adapt, and the skin condition will become unstable. This is generally more common in spring.

What are seasonal skin allergies

Seasonal skin allergy is a seasonal recurring disease, mostly caused by contact dermatitis caused by pollen, and is most common in spring and autumn. Seasonal skin allergies are caused by environmental factors, causing allergic symptoms such as itching, rashes, and peeling. They occur repeatedly every year and will disappear on their own.

Allergens of seasonal skin allergies

The pathogenic mechanism of seasonal skin allergies is mainly due to allergens. Below we introduce several types of allergens, including inhaled allergens and ingested allergens.

1. Inhaled allergens: pollen, catkins, dust, mites, animal dander, oil smoke, paint, car exhaust, gas, cigarettes, etc.

2. Ingestion allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shrimp, beef, mutton, seafood, animal fat, foreign protein, alcohol, drugs, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, sesame oil, essence, onion, ginger, garlic and some vegetables and fruits.

3. Contact allergens: cold air, hot air, ultraviolet rays, radiation, cosmetics, shampoo, detergent, hair dye, soap, chemical fiber products, plastic, metal jewelry (watches, necklaces, rings, earrings), bacteria, mold, viruses, parasites, etc.

4. Injectable allergens: penicillin, streptomycin, xenobiotic serum, etc.

5. Self-tissue antigens whose structure or composition has been changed due to mental stress, work pressure, microbial infection, ionizing radiation, burns and other biological, physical and chemical factors, as well as self-hidden antigens released due to trauma or infection can also become allergens.

What to do about seasonal skin allergies

Seasonal skin allergies are a very common disease in daily life, especially in young children. Next, we will introduce some treatment methods for seasonal skin allergies from the aspects of diet and daily care.

1. In terms of diet, pay attention to giving your baby a nutritionally balanced diet. You can eat more milk, freshwater fish, soy products, fresh vegetables and fruits to enhance skin resistance. Avoid eating saltwater fish, shrimp, crab and other foods that may cause allergies.

2. If the baby has an allergic constitution, he should avoid contact with cosmetics. Mothers who often come into contact with children should not use too much cosmetics, and should not change cosmetics frequently. Skin care products containing too much fragrance or that are too acidic or alkaline should not be used. The chemical ingredients and fragrances contained in high-end cosmetics are complex and more likely to cause allergies.

3. When your baby has skin allergies, do not wash his face with too hot water to avoid irritating the skin. Do not use soap, as the alkali in it will aggravate the symptoms of skin allergies. Wash your face with a mild facial cleanser and do not apply any skin care products. You can use your fingers to do some gentle massage on your face (it is better to tap with your fingers, and do not use excessive force to avoid causing dermatitis) to relax the facial muscles, promote normal blood circulation, and accelerate the recovery of skin allergies. You can also try some of the following first aid tips, such as applying ice to the red and hot areas, taking milk from the refrigerator, adding water to mix it and applying it to the affected area with a clean cloth to reduce the risk of inflammation.

Treatment of seasonal skin allergies

Different degrees of seasonal skin allergies should be treated differently. Mild seasonal allergies can be treated with mometasone furoate cream, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects with relatively few side effects. Moderate seasonal allergies can be treated with 2% boric acid liquid cold wet compress, topical mometasone furoate cream, and oral anti-allergic drugs. Severe seasonal allergies require hospitalization for diagnosis and treatment.