How do you spot the detergent allergies? 

I don’t know if this is an allergy, but I do know this: The most common and often the most painful symptoms of allergies are dry, irritated skin and eyes.

The most commonly experienced reactions to detergent are itching, achy skin, aching joints and joints pain.

In fact, some studies suggest that the number of allergic reactions to laundry detergent is higher than the number to other common household products.

I am sure you have all heard the adage “you get what you pay for” but I can assure you, there is nothing more annoying than a detergent rash that you didn’t pay for and it hurts to have.

So how do you know if you have an allergy?

First and foremost, don’t panic.

The first step is to identify your skin type.

It is also important to check your home for signs of an allergic reaction to detergents.

Some of the common triggers include:             The scent of detergent, the texture of detergent, the smell of detergette, the type of detergel and whether it is a household brand or a non-brand product.

 For example, a detergency might smell like a plastic bottle of laundry detergance and it might smell a bit like a bottle of shampoo.

          The type of product, whether it’s a household product, a non commercial, a household store brand or even a local brand.

      The ingredients in the product, if they are allergens or not.                 Whether the rash has spread, if it has gotten worse or not               When to see a doctor or allergist:    If you have a rash on your skin that hasn’t gone away or is continuing to get worse, it may be that your skin is allergic to one of the ingredients in detergent.

If your skin has gotten irritated, your dermatologist will be able to test for allergens and determine whether you need a dermatologic exam.

   A dermatologic examination is a diagnostic test to check for the presence of a dermatological condition, including eczema, eczematous polyps, psoriasis and other conditions that can cause symptoms.

For example:         Skin and hair conditions like psoropharyngitis                Infections and infections of the mucous membranes, especially in the mouth and nasal passages, such as pneumonia or meningitis.

     The skin may be inflamed or tender, swollen or tender in areas of the body that are irritated by detergent and/or have itching, swelling or dryness, such a         head, neck or back.

 The dermatologic test will be run on your doctor to determine the cause of the rash. 

What to do if you think you have detergent allergic reaction:     If your rash is still not gone or your skin does not have a dermatology exam, a dermatologist can prescribe an allergy medicine or steroid to help control your rash.

There are also options for people with other allergies and asthma.

These include:        Ceclovir              In a study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2016, people with asthma were more likely to have a deterger rash than people without asthma.

 CeClovir is a medication used to treat allergies and other symptoms in adults and children.

The medication is a combination of a corticosteroid and the steroid dihydrochloroquine. 

Detergent allergy is not as common as you might think, but if you’re experiencing an allergy or have asthma, you may want to speak with a dermatolgist. 

The dermatologist you speak with will be more experienced and able to help you find a more effective solution for your skin and/ or your allergy. 

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