Typically, the allergic reaction occurs on the area of the skin that has had direct contact with the allergen.

Allergens that affect the skin

There are a wide variety of substances that can trigger allergies. This includes metals (nickel in jewelry and jeans buttons), fragrances and preservatives, chemicals, and animal dander. Also hair dyes, flavorings, cleaning agents, medicines and plants.

Contact allergy manifests itself as inflammatory redness of the skin with the formation of blisters, nodules, scales or crusts; also itchy.

Diagnosis is made based on the patient’s symptoms, skin testing (patch testing), and evidence of antibodies in a blood test. Once you determine the contact allergy trigger, it becomes clear which substance is responsible for the allergy. This way, this can be avoided in the future.

Tips for contact allergy sufferers

Avoid products that you are allergic to, e.g. B. certain cosmetics or clothing items.
Take care of your skin consistently; protect them from drying out and mechanical stress.
Personal protective measures: Wear gloves when working in damp and wet environments if you are prone to coming into contact with eczema on your hands.
If it is not possible to avoid the allergen in your professional activity, you may need to consider changing careers.
Existing skin eczema is treated with medication.
Secondary illnesses, such as skin infections caused by fungi and bacteria, should be avoided. be treated separately
Get an allergy pass.