This depends on the type of reaction. Hives look like raised red bumps on the skin. Contact dermatitis is a red, scaling rash, sometimes with blisters and oozing. Eczema consists of patches of red, dry skin often with visible scratch marks. More subtle allergic-like reactions may consist of a blotchy red patches on the skin.
Cool and soothe skin with Thermal Spring Water. Then reinforce your skin’s barrier with a hypoallergenic moisturizer. This will help protect from contact allergens such as pollen or laundry detergents. If allergic reaction rashes are a recurring problem for you, consider making an appointment with an allergist for skin prick testing or patch testing to pinpoint your allergies.
You may have sensitive skin. Unlike skin allergy, which causes a visible allergic reaction rash, sensitive skin often shows no visible signs. People with sensitive skin experience itching, pulling, prickling, burning, and stinging sensations all the time or in response to internal and external trigger factors, such as UV, temperature changes, harsh cosmetics, hormonal fluctuations, etc.
This depends on the type of reaction. Urticaria (hives) should last no more than 24 hours. Contact dermatitis can take weeks to fade. Eczema is a chronic condition that needs to be managed over the course of years. More subtle allergic-like reactions (itching, burning sensations) can be rapidly soothed with a thermal water spray and hypoallergenic barrier cream.
You will also learn about the most important allergic conditions affecting other parts of the body, such as allergic conjunctivitis, rhinitis, asthma and food allergies. It is worth noting that 80% of all allergies have on-skin manifestations (ie. in the form of itchy rashes)*. For example, a food allergy or seasonal pollen allergy can bring you out in intensely itchy hives.
These articles are full of tips about how to avoid allergic reactions as everyday factors like the way we clean our homes, the amount of alcohol we drink and our stress levels can all affect allergic reactions.
We’ll also share our expert recommendations to instantly soothe reactions with over-the-counter pharmacy solutions, and explain when it’s time to seek medical help.
*Allergic or intolerant skin profiling. France and Germany. A+A. February 2009
Clothes and carpets harbour allergens. Regular washing and cleaning will help to remove allergenic particles.
Safety standards beyond international cosmetics regulations.
