{"id":130228,"date":"2021-09-21T05:18:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T05:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=130228"},"modified":"2023-08-29T08:11:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T08:11:29","slug":"skin-allergy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/skin-allergy\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin allergy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A skin reaction that is caused by expo\u00ac sure to an allergy-causing substance. Skin allergy occurs in response to a substance that may cause no apparent rash or inflammation the first time a person is exposed to it. But, on subsequent occasions, after the skin has become allergic to the substance, further exposure produces an eruption.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-31\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Skin irritation that occurs after exposure to an allergen, a substance that triggers an abnormal immune system response.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There are primarily two kinds of allergic skin responses. The first is contact allergic dermatitis, where red, itchy spots emerge anywhere from a few hours to two days following skin exposure to an irritant. Common triggers for this are adhesive materials in bandages, nickel in jewelry, and cosmetic products. The second type is contact urticaria, which results in red, elevated patches appearing just minutes after the skin comes into contact with a potential allergen. This can be caused by specific chemicals, plants, or insect stings.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-35\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Minimizing contact with the triggering substance is advisable if feasible. While the cause is often easily identifiable, there are instances where skin tests may be necessary to pinpoint the specific allergen.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A skin reaction that is caused by expo\u00ac sure to an allergy-causing substance. Skin allergy occurs in response to a substance that may cause no apparent rash or inflammation the first time a person is exposed to it. 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