Skin Allergy

Skin Allergy is a condition where the immune system reacts to certain harmless substances identifying them as allergens. Skin experiences a reaction when it comes in contact with a particular substance that it is allergic to. Exposure can be by any means direct contact, ingestion, inhalation, or injection. Medically, skin allergies of all kinds are called hypersensitivity reactions. The one that manifests as an immediate reaction is called a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction and the one with a delayed onset is called Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction.

Types of Skin Allergies

- Urticaria or hives

- Atopic dermatitis

- Contact allergic dermatitis

- Angioedema (Swelling)

Causes & Treatment

Urticaria or Hives: Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction caused by antibody IgE (Immunoglobulin E). It can occur due to various antigens that occur internally (e.g., from an infection inside the body) or occur from an external source.

Treatment: If the allergen is known to you, avoid it at all costs. For example, if artificial jewelry containing nickel triggers allergy, choose your jewelry with care. If a very small area of the skin is affected, a steroid ointment (hydrocortisone) applied locally will help. You could also try calamine lotion as it has a soothing effect on irritated skin. Cold compresses and ice applications offer a temporary solution. Avoid hot water in the case of hives, as it worsens the condition. It is advisable to see the skin specialist if it doesn't imporove in few hours.

Atopic Dermatitis:Atopic dermatitis is a skin allergy where a person experiences increased reactions to common and mild environmental factors. In atopic dermatitis, the person experiences severe itching and inflammation of the skin; this is also referred to as eczema

Treatment: Consultation with a skin specialist is the best way to treat any disease evn skin allergy. At Skyn Laser Clinic in Purnia our skin specialist Dr Poonam Raut is very experienced in treating all types of skin allergies. Application of steroid creams on externally affected areas is recommended. In case of long-term usage, Dr Poonam Raut at Skyn Laser Clinic in Purnia will advise a milder steroid cream like hydrocortisone.

Herpes Zoster:Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash with blisters, typically on one side of the body. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains inactive in the body, and shingles occurs when it reactivates later in life, often when the immune system is weakened.

Treatment: Consultation with a skin specialist is the first step to understand the level of infection. Herpes Zoster can be painful so it needs lots of patience for the treatment. At Skyn Laser Clinic in Purnia our skin specialist Dr Poonam Raut uses a combination of oral meication and ointment for the treatment of herpes zoster. Anti-viral medications, along with medications to help you reduce nerve pain and certain ointments are given by Dr Poonam for treatment of Herpes Zoster .

Cost & Best Doctor

Dr Poonam Raut at Skyn Laser Clinic in Purnia is one of the best doctors for the treatment of all skin allergies. Dr Poonam is one of the very few skin specialists in Purnia, Bihar who is still focussed on practicing traditional dermatology rather than only cosmetology. Although she is trained in lasers and cosmetic treatments as well but her forst love still remains traditional dermatology. The cost of skin allergy treatment is primarily doctor consultation fee and medications. Hence the cost is not very huge but the time period for the treatment is definitely long at times. So in case of treatment of skin allergies patience and strict following of instructions given by our skin specialist Dr Poonam Raut is key to good results.