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4 Questions to Ask Your Skin Allergy Specialist

4 Questions to Ask Your Skin Allergy Specialist

Do you have a skin allergy? Treatments are only one appointment away. In order to effectively avoid potential allergens, patients should undergo an allergy test to identify exactly what it is that they are allergic to. Patients can visit a skin allergy specialist at the Allergy & Asthma Center. For more information, please contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Lawrenceville GA, Atlanta GA, and Conyers, GA.

Skin Allergy Doctor Near Me in Lawrenceville GA, Atlanta GA, and Conyers GA
Skin Allergy Doctor Near Me in Lawrenceville GA, Atlanta GA, and Conyers GA

Table of Contents:

What causes skin allergy?
What are the types of skin allergies?
What kind of doctor treats skin allergies?
How can I prevent skin allergies?

What causes skin allergy?


Having red, bumpy, itchy skin can be a source of irritation, pain, and embarrassment. There are a variety of things that can cause rashes, including exposure to certain plants (poison ivy, for example), allergic reactions to medications, and food allergies. As well as rashes, illnesses such as chickenpox and measles can also cause them. Among the most common types of skin rashes are eczema and hives, both related to allergies. Allergists diagnose and treat skin conditions caused by allergies, so that you can live to your full potential.

What are the types of skin allergies?


Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, affects between 10 and 20 percent of children and 1 to 3 percent of adults. Itchy, red, dry, irritated, and red skin are common symptoms of eczema. A clear or yellowish liquid may ooze from small, fluid-filled bumps on the skin, especially when the skin is infected. Eczema sufferers often have allergies in their families.

Symptoms of hives (urticaria) include red bumps or welts on the body. Chronic urticaria occurs after six weeks of acute urticaria, and acute urticaria lasts less than six weeks. Exposure to an allergen or infection is the most common cause of acute urticaria. There is little known about the cause of chronic urticaria.

In contact dermatitis, the skin reacts to irritants or allergens that come into contact with it. Burning, itching, blisters, and rashes are some of the symptoms.

Contact dermatitis can be caused by soaps, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, shampoos, and even excessive exposure to water. Aside from metals, other items that can cause a reaction include adhesives, topical medications, nail polish, plants, and latex gloves.
Depending on the allergen, the skin might not react until it is also exposed to sunlight. Photoallergic contact dermatitis is the medical term for this condition. Some perfumes, shaving lotions, sunscreens, and sunscreens can cause it.

What kind of doctor treats skin allergies?


Since dermatology and allergy medicine overlap to some extent, you might wonder what type of specialist to see if you have a rash you think is caused by an allergy.
 
Allergists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing, managing, and treating allergies and immune disorders. Skin, food, and airborne allergies can be treated by these specialists. In addition to treating allergy patients, allergy doctors also treat asthmatic patients.
 
Skin, nails, and hair conditions can be diagnosed, managed, and treated by dermatologists. Contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis, both of which may stem from allergies, can be treated by this specialist.
 
An allergy doctor should be consulted if you experience occasional rashes or hives, seasonal nasal congestion, digestive problems, or breathing difficulties. If you experience frequent asthma attacks or skin issues caused by environmental allergens, you might benefit from seeing an allergist.
 
It is possible to have allergy testing done by either of these doctors if necessary. Skin patch tests may be performed by a dermatologist to determine what caused your skin reaction. Allergists may also perform a skin patch test as well as more comprehensive allergy tests.
 
Skin care products that don’t irritate your skin can be recommended by a dermatologist. Medications and immunotherapy may be provided by an allergist to help you manage your allergies.

How can I prevent skin allergies?


The best practice for preventing skin allergies is avoidance. In order to effectively avoid potential allergens patients should undergo an allergy test to identify exactly what it is that they are allergic to. Otherwise, several treatment options and medications are available to help keep symptoms at bay. Wearing loose clothes can help keep your rash from being irritated and applying a cold compress may help to alleviate symptoms as well.
 
Patients can visit a skin allergy specialist at the Allergy & Asthma Center. We look forward to helping keep you healthy! We serve patients from Lawrenceville GA, Atlanta GA, Conyers GA, Suwanee GA, Duluth GA, Grayson GA, Decatur GA, Brookhaven GA, Lithonia GA, and Covington GA.

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