Skin allergies, scientifically called dermatitis are
reactions that take place in one’s skin after it comes into direct contact with
an allergen. This easily spreads from one part of the skin to the rest of the
parts. Some of the skin allergy symptoms are redness of the skin, continuous
itching sensation in the skin, dryness in the skin, raised bumps, sensitivity
of the skin to extreme temperature changes. Allergy can be caused in the skin
as a result of dust allergy, exposure of the skin to the metals, due to food
etc.
The diagnosis of skin
allergy can be done through family history and scratch test in which a sample
of skin is sent for testing the nature, the type of skin allergy, the probable
causes and the severity of the disease is assessed. Testing of the blood can
also help in the diagnosis by identifying type of blood, count of the red and
white blood corpuscles and the presence of electrolytes in them.
Some natural methods of treating skin allergies
Though there are copious methods of treating skin allergies,
employing the herbs and other natural methods for treating them are the best as
they have minimum side effects compared to the scientific drugs.
#One of the most common and effectual herbs for treating
skin allergies is aloe vera as it has
the capacity to soothe the skin and provide the necessary relief. Aloe vera can
either be consumed by making a juice of it or can be externally applied to
reduce the redness in the skin.
#Treating the skin allergies with rose water is also an
effective way. A mixture of a tablespoon of sandalwood powder and adequate
amount of rose water to make it into a paste. Apply on the affected areas only
to find the rashes disappear very soon.
#Sandalwood mixed with lime juice is also an excellent skin
allergy treatment be it caused due to dust allergy or food allergy. Apply the
mixture over the afflicted areas and wash after fifteen minutes. Drinking lemon
water also equally helps.
#The rashes in the skin caused due to the skin allergies can
also be taken care of by applying extract of marigold and this treatment has
been in existence for the past many centuries and found to be one of the best.
#Mopping the affected areas with basil tea is useful in
pacifying the allergies like hives as there is a presence of caffeic acid, an
anti-allergic compound.
#Taking a mixture of
castor oil and fruit or vegetable juice in the empty stomach at the morning
helps in the curing of the skin allergies too.
#Crushed papaya seeds can also be applied on the skin
allergy affected areas to find some relief.