Question 1

how can i treat skin allergies?

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You need to see your: doctor for treatment if you are pregnant, as many drugs can't be taken while pregnant. If not pregnant, you have more choices. Many skin allergies occur due to contact, environmental or dietary reasons. So the cause has to be found first, and then eliminated or put on hold until your skin clears up first. Work with your doctor on this. Once that's done, it's easy!

Question 2

symptoms of allergies besides pink skin?

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Several: Pinkness (or redness) along with itching, puffy red bumps along with may other findings can suggest an allergy.  Having this looked at would help you narrow down the diagnosis.

Question 3

is it possible to develop skin allergies?

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Skin allergies: Yes. Many persons develop allergic contact dermatitis to chemicals that they come in contact with such as nail polish, hair dye  or the metal in jewelry or watches.  The list is endless.

Question 4

prickly feeling on skin, could this be allergy?

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Dry skin: It is a common presentation of dry skin especially during the winter when your heater is set high. Dry skin stimulates the nerves that conduct pain and itch sensation. Keep your skin moist by applying skin moisturizer generously will help.

Question 5

i have some allergy on a specific point of my skin?

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More info needed: Skin rash is best diagnosed with further history and exam. A picture of the rash can worth a lot. Skin allergies differ in nature, cause and treatment. Localized rashes can be drug eruption or contact dermatitis. If, otherwise health, consider consulting with MD when possible. If rash is spreading or having other concerning symptoms then you might better seek medical attention in person asap.

Question 6

how can you treat the skin darkened due to allergy?

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Not allergy: One may have darkened skin from scratching  leading to overpigmentation but allergic skin conditions (atopic ezcema, allergic contact dermatitis etc) per se does not cause darkened skin. On the flip side, too much scratching may also lead to loss in melanin on the skin leading to a white area called vitiligo. 
First thing, stop scratching.  Rx bleaching cream may help to lighten up the darken area.

Question 7

will an oral atihistimine help with skin allergies?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on what type of skin allergy symptoms you have. In general, skin allergies are often referred to dermatitis and hives. Antihistamine is the initial treatment of choice for hives. In dermatitis, it helps decrease pruritus or itchy sensation but does not treat the underlying inflammation.

Question 8

how does skin prick testing determine your allergies?

Accepted Answer

Quickly &amp; accurately: Allergy skin testing is the preferred method to assess for allergies. A drop of allergen extract (such as pollen, dust mite, dander, mold, food, etc) is place on the plastic skin test device and applied to the skin.  Mast cells in the skin that have attached IgE (allergic antibody) will degranulate  leading to a wheal/flare reaction (small hive) at the site of the test if positive in 20 minutes.

Question 9

why do i have these skin allergies for already 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Allergies will persist as long as you continue to expose yourself to what you are allergic to.  The question you should be asking is what am I allergic to? And how do I treat this allergy?  If you cannot figure out what is causing your allergy then an allergy specialist may offer you a test to determine this.

Question 10

can scratching skin allergies cause permanent skin damage?

Accepted Answer

Possible, unlikely: Chronic skin conditions that cause itch and subsequent scratching can usually be treated, and if they are treated adequately, the skin can often heal.

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