An allergy is a natural response within the body caused by the triggering of an immune system reaction caused by coming in contact with any foreign substance or allergen. This could be anything from the outside environment that we touch, eat, or inhale. Skin allergy or irritated skin can be caused due to various factors including immune system disorders, infections, and medications. Some common skin allergic conditions include atopic dermatitis, hives (urticaria), and contact dermatitis. Here, at the Dr. Kandhari’s Skin and Dental Clinic, the Best Skin Allergy Specialist in Delhi, Dr. Rajat Kandhari offers a wide range of services to diagnose, prevent, or treat allergies. The comprehensive allergy services are tailored to the needs of the patient. Dr. Rajat Kandhari, best dermatologist in Delhi aims to make the patients understand, avoid, and treat the causative agent of allergy so that they effectively manage their condition.
A skin allergy can be difficult to manage as the exact cause cannot be easily identified by the dermatologist because there are several possible triggers for allergy. This condition can have an impact on everyday life and can result in months and years of distress and trouble when the underlying cause remains unknown. It has been reported that most skin allergies and their symptoms are an outcome of common allergens like peanuts, eggs, dust mites, pollen, pet dander, seafood, mold, and latex. The skin professional in Delhi at Dr. Kandhari’s Skin and Dental Clinic specializes in the identification of allergens and allergy treatment. We run a variety of allergy tests including patch tests and specific allergy blood tests to check for the causal factor(s).
How can one get to know if he/she has an allergy?
When a person is exposed to an allergen, the symptoms of allergy may develop suddenly or after a few hours. The visible signs depend upon the gravity of the allergic condition itself. Severe forms of allergy result in anaphylaxis, which is a life-threatening situation. A skin rash is the first common symptom that appears after an allergic skin reaction. Ultimately, a person may develop the following combination of symptoms of skin allergy:
Rash
Swelling
Redness
Flaking or scaling of the skin
Dry or cracked skin
Raised bumps
Other most common symptoms of allergy:
Vomiting, sickness, or diarrhea
Blocked or runny nose
Difficulty breathing (wheezing)
Itchy eyes, ears, throat, lips, or mouth roof
Sinus pain
The anaphylaxis symptoms include:
Fast heartbeat
Fainting or collapse
Confusion
Troubled breathing
Swelling around the face and mouth.
If the patients have severe allergic reactions or an emergency condition then they must seek prompt medical attention.
Most common skin allergens:
Household cleaners such as laundry detergent, soap, and disinfectants.
Clothing materials like wool
Skincare products and fragrances contain irritants like ascorbic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, and paraben preservatives.
Handling or consuming certain foods.
Cold or hot temperature
Poison ivy or oak
Nickel-based jewelry
Drugs
Latex
Pet dander
Insect stings
Sunlight exposure
Pollen
Contaminated water
What happens in the initial and follow-up allergy consultations?
In the very first meeting with Dr. Rajat Kandhari, skin allergy doctor in Delhi a thorough allergy assessment and medical examination is conducted for the patient. This includes a review of medical and allergy history and existing medical concerns suffered by the patient. The patient is also asked to undergo special blood tests to check for the level of sensitivity to different allergens. If the suspect is an allergy caused by skin contact to anything, then a patch test may be carried out. This test involves applying stickers containing allergens such as metals, fragrances, preservatives, hair dye, etc. on the upper back and left undisturbed for 48 hours. The patient is advised for another visit about a week later to collect the test results and discuss the treatment options. In the follow-up appointment, the patient learns about how to avoid the allergens, control them, and treat symptoms.
The treatment of skin allergies includes topical therapies like the use of emollients- that helps to reduce itching and steroids- that helps to reduce swelling and tablets of antihistamine and decongestants.
Advanced treatments like light therapy and lasers are also recommended when the first line of treatments does not offer promising results.
If you are suffering from any type of skin allergy, and want healthy disease-free skin. Schedule an appointment with the best dermatologist in Delhi/NCR at Dr. Kandhari’s Skin and Dental Clinic, top skin clinic in India.
