{"id":1905,"date":"2020-07-08T14:59:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T18:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=1905"},"modified":"2020-07-08T15:00:26","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T19:00:26","slug":"how-seasonal-allergies-affect-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/how-seasonal-allergies-affect-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"How Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can blame allergies for a lot of things, like itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing and scratchy throat, to name a few. Skin problems are another complaint you may be able to add to the list. Below is an overview of how allergies affect skin, how allergy-related skin problems can be prevented and the best course of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Allergies Affect Skin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are several ways the skin can be affected by allergies<\/a>. For one, histamine causes inflammation, which can cause the skin to become more sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Dr. Marie Hayag<\/a>, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Fifth Avenue Aesthetics, \u201cOur skin can react to allergens, causing hives, scaly patches, and eczema\u2026 These skin reactions may be painful and itchy, causing you to scratch and damage your skin, which can lead to scarring or prolonged skin sensitivity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important to note that people with seasonal allergies are simply more likely to experience to skin irritations. Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mt. Sinai Hospital, explains, \u201cIn predisposed people, exposure to allergens in the air can lead to widespread allergic skin rashes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the same vein, people with skin problems like eczema during childhood are more likely to develop seasonal allergies later in life, according to some studies<\/a>. \u201cWe know that there\u2019s a link between sensitive skin and eczema, asthma, and seasonal allergies. These three conditions genetically run together and are known as an atopic diathesis,\u201d said Dr. Zeichner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Allergy-Associated Skin Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best thing you can do for skin problems caused by allergies is to try to avoid the allergen altogether. While this is usually not entirely possible, there are many strategies for reducing your exposure. For example, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n