Allergy Eczema Relief

Eczema is one of the many symptoms that allergy can cause. How is allergy related eczema treated?

What is Eczema?

Eczema manifests as itchy, red inflammation that can develop pumps on the skin, which contain fluid that oozes out. The cause of this condition usually comes from allergies. Eczema can appear in many parts of the body. Some get it on their hands, some on their legs and some on their arms. Mostly it occurs in bends of the knees or arms.

What Allergies can cause Eczema?

– Food allergies
– Hay fever
– Allergy to dust mites or animal dander

How to Manage Allergy Related Eczema

– Avoiding the food or substance that causes the condition
– Cortisone ointments
– Internal medications
– Ultraviolet light treatment

By far the best way to treat this condition is the same as for any other allergy symptoms — avoid contact with the allergen. This is why you must find out what the reason for the allergic reaction is. It is also important to know if the condition is caused by an allergic reaction or contact dermatitis, which means exposure to something that irritates the skin like a perfume. Testing what substance you are allergic to is something that a doctor can help you with.

Cortisone ointments are one method of controlling eczema if exposure to the allergen cannot be avoided. Cortisone ointments prevent the skin from releasing histamines that lead to the symptoms. They are doctor prescribed because the effect they carry is relatively strong and the allergy must be carefully examined in order to know that they treatment is the correct one.

Managing eczema takes often a long period of time. Sometimes symptoms go away on their own, but sometimes they require medication. Eczema is an uncomfortable condition because it causes itchiness that can be frustrating. Remember not to scratch the eczema and keep your skin clean. You can also use a moisturizer to sooth the itchy feeling and dryness in the skin.