FAQs on Skin

What is the leggings syndrome?
Especially with dark tights and leggings, socks and other tight-fitting garments mostly dark can cause a contact allergy. It manifests itself after about 48 hours just in the area where the garment had contact with the skin, characterized by redness and itching. Warm weather and sweating facilitate this process. Possible partners are dyes such as p-phenylenediamine (PPD) or related compounds. PPD is often used black dye that is used to stain darker fabrics. Also, black leather shoes or gloves, leather bags, hair colors, inks, rubber products, food, etc. are dyed fabrics with it.
Cradle cap is a already a neurodermatitis?
In a cradle cap is eczema, which usually occurs on the scalp. The appearance of eczema - the crust - is reminiscent of dried milk. This phenomenon occurs mostly skin around the third month of life. The cradle cap is not a milk allergy, he still makes a forecast for later atopic disease.
At what point should a child ears pierced?
Since allergies have increased significantly in recent years, it is one of the preventive measures in children and adolescents strongly allergenic substances to avoid. This includes jewelry containing nickel. If children have pierced ears prick, care should be taken that are worn especially in the first period only hypoallergenic earrings made of steel, which release a nickel content of less than 0,005 micrograms of nickel / week. Especially in infants and small children should be dispensed with pierced ears.
Is there a special diet eczema?
No, there is no universally valid form of nutrition for atopic dermatitis. Each individual has his own tolerance range. In childhood, food allergies play in about 1 / 3 of a role in atopic dermatitis. In 90 percent of these are allergic to basic foodstuffs such as milk, egg, nuts or wheat. Whether and what role diet plays in an individual case, must therefore clarified in close collaboration with a physician experienced in allergology and a dietician will.
Are skin reactions caused by plant contact allergy ever?
When you come into contact with plants, can be made very different skin reactions:
1st Mechanical, and injure plant parts such as spines or thorns, the skin mechanically and also inflammation caused by the penetration of bacteria.
2nd Mechanically and chemically, with the skin is breached only here and then enter irritants into the wound. E.g. with nettles, stinging hairs which break when touched. This results in the form of a Einstechkanüle, which penetrates the skin and injected with sodium, acetylcholine and histamine. This leads to inflammation within the wound, which is accompanied by a burning pain.
3rd Chemical / irritant: This effect can be caused by plants that contain latex tubes, cell sap or glandular hairs skin-damaging plant ingredients, such as in the family of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), such as poinsettia and holly, can escape from their milk juices histamine and acetylcholine. The allergen-containing latex should not get in eyes, because they can be severely damaged by this.
4th Toxic Photo: This photo comes after contact with toxic substances to the skin inflammation. This reaction is triggered by exposure to UVA light or visible wavelengths. A particularly strong reaction from the furocoumarins solve the giant hogweed.
5th Photo-allergic, it is, if the reaction is equal to the phototoxic, but the person concerned with a sensitization to the vegetable ingredient is present. It is caused by an allergy delayed type.
6th Skin irritation caused by contact allergens: plant compounds may react to skin contact with the body's own proteins and act as an allergen. There are a variety of plants trigger the allergic contact dermatitis can see how the Becherprimel Primula obconica. There are immediate-type allergic reactions but also delayed type possible.
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    Eczema - what is it?
    What helps eczema?
    Clever anointed with atopic dermatitis
    Eczema and diet
    Contact allergy
    Allergies to cosmetic ingredients
    Cosmetics understand
    Allergy to fragrances
    Urticaria
    Urticaria and nutrition
    FAQs on Skin

Urticaria and nutrition

Urticaria - also known as hives - is the most common disease of the skin. The search for the triggers is often an exercise in patience and requires a lot of doctor and patient endurance, discipline and motivation.
Food allergies have triggered an acute, chronic and contact urticaria in question. In acute urticaria, the place of food allergies, especially in adulthood, in the ranking of the most common triggers for more infections and drugs in the back field. In infants and children, they are more common, especially on basic foodstuffs such as milk or egg.
Besides acute urticaria can occur after skin contact with the food so-called contact urticaria train. Especially cooks / to suffer from this occupational disease which is caused mainly by contact with fish, seafood, eggs and peanuts. While the specific triggers of contact urticaria and acute form by the timely response to contact or consumption of food can be quickly identified, the search for food-specific triggers for chronic urticaria as a detective game.
Allergies incidental rather
True food allergies play in the chronic form of urticaria a subordinate role. Probably not allergic reactions to food ingredients are (pseudo-allergy) as a trigger in the foreground. Approximately 50 percent of patients suffer with chronic urticaria with a pseudo-allergy. Triggers are both artificial and naturally occurring substances in food.
Diagnosis of "pseudo-allergy"
The pseudo-allergic reactions include those diseases whose symptoms of classical allergic reactions almost identical, but which lacks a food-specific, immunological trigger mechanism. With this type of reaction is not IgE antibody production in the body instead. Accordingly, conventional allergy tests (prick test, blood test for IgE Anitkörper) is not meaningful in the diagnosis. The Diagnoise based solely on diagnostic diets with subsequent provocation.
Our Tips For urticaria

    Is there more you have an urticaria than six weeks, consult a specialist. The DAAB is happy to assist you in finding a suitable partner.
    Take care when handling the fact that depending on the urticarial form of various tests such as blood and differential blood count, urine and stool analysis, Heliobakter pylori, streptococcal and staphylococcal serology, physical tests, antibody determinations, hormone analysis, investigations of hidden infections and allergy tests are carried out.
    Only after exclusion of the above triggers, it is useful to perform a "pseudo Low-allergen diet."
    The diet must be accompanied by a dietician experienced in allergology.
Working with your doctor and the dietician should a suitable hospital for the provocations are picked on the spot.
Clinic - Specialist - dietician
Results in a significant improvement in diet, we recommend a stay in hospital to find out what triggers are relevant. If a hospital stay is not possible, in a personal nutrition therapy, the pseudo-free diet, in consultation with the doctor and the dietician, slowly and gradually built up with acceptable foods. The diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a pseudo-allergy in chronic urticaria by the patient requires much patience, motivation and discipline. Be found in an intensive diet therapy over a longer period for the patient must have a tasty, balanced diet and practicable, taking into account the incompatibility.

urticaria

Urticaria (hives Latin dioica or urticaria urens burn = urer), also called hives, is the most common disease of the skin. About 25 percent of the population has lived ever urticaria. The slight, but an acute form occurs already after touching a stinging nettle.
When it comes to a sudden urticaria itchy wheals on the skin or in various parts of the skin. Often occur simultaneously, but also alone - deep swelling of the skin, known as angioedema on. Symptoms are accompanied by strong persistent itching. Depending on the duration, disease course and trigger various forms of urticaria can be distinguished.
Possible triggers

    Intolerance of bodily substances (so-called autoreactivity), the body fights itself
    Chronic infections (eg hidden infections of the sinuses, the tonsils, gastro-intestinal tract or in the dental and oral).
    Intolerance (hypersensitivity) against food additives (such as colors, flavors or preservatives) or drugs.
    Allergies (rare trigger foods, pollen, animal hair)
Acute urticaria
About a third of urticaria patients suffering from an acute form of urticaria. This takes place smoothly, occurs suddenly out of nowhere and subsides after a few days or weeks. Can be triggered by infections, for example, painkillers or other drugs.
Chronic urticaria forms
Much more difficult for the physician and the patient are acute forms of urticaria lasting longer than six weeks and a day (continuous) or occur at intervals of several days (recurrent). The expert speaks in such cases of chronic urticaria. One such hives, wheals may occur in the / angioedema daily or weekly can be a variety of causes. While it is rare in acute urticaria after researching the exact cause, should be part of therapy for a chronic course of a thorough search for causes and underlying causes. It is known that chronic urticaria can last for years and sometimes decades, sometimes triggered by a serious underlying disease and often do not endure without the continued use of itch-suppressing medications.
Another group are the physical forms of urticaria. These include such diseases, in which symptoms occur only after exposure to certain physical stimuli. These stimuli can be caused by heat, cold, pressure or vibration.
What if `s itch
The treatment of urticaria is always determined by the triggering factor, and needs an expert who selects from the various treatment methods, the right one. The primary goal of treatment is the elimination or avoidance of the causal trigger. Of inflammation should be controlled or caused by an incompatibility with one of the hives are in the foreground of the trigger waiting for an infection, urticaria. Does not lead to the desired success, the symptoms of treatment comes into focus.
Depending on the acute or chronic urticaria different drugs are used. For acute urticaria stands alongside the use of antihistamines, cortisone, the active ingredient in the foreground.
In chronic urticaria is treated according to a certain level scheme. Depending on the severity of the symptoms are also antihistamines (also available in higher doses) are used. Sound, despite the complaints from administration of antihistamines are given Leukotrienenantagonisten antihistamines and possibly changed. In the next stage of treatment is also given a specific H2-antihistamines and the treatment with anti-IgE (omalizumab), cyclosporin A (suppresses the immune system) or dapsone (an antibiotic effective drug) added.

cosmetics understand

If the skin cleansing and care products, including itching, redness, blistering response, it can be a contact allergy. Safety is the allergy diagnosis. INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredient.

Has confirmed the diagnosis of contact allergy, the allergens must be avoided. An important aid in the avoidance (avoidance) and also in the search for sustainable cosmetics is the list of cosmetic ingredients.

The German Allergy and Asthma Association has lobbied for years for full transparency of cosmetic ingredients. Since 1997, the so-called INCI-declaration is the law of cosmetic ingredients. These are specified on the packaging for a uniform pan-European fixed rule such as the ingredients of cosmetics.

Ingredients INCI means that all of the ingredients specified by their chemical or botanical names are called.

The advantages of complete labeling of cosmetics ingredients are obvious: above all, for contact allergies are complete, reliable and clear information about the ingredients of cosmetic products important.

The example of the Lemon Body Moisturizer, this is briefly explained.

Eczema and diet

Suffering from atopic dermatitis often seen in the great hope of a change in diet to improve the course of their disease. There are also sweeping recommendations of self-appointed experts and often highly distorted presence of the topic in the media. The consequence is often due to malnutrition and severe emotional distress of those affected.

The relationship between the disease and food intolerances is indeed secured, according to current data situation, but must be considered separately.

Food intolerances, which can have an effect on atopic dermatitis in the course of the disease are, in essence:

     True IgE-mediated allergy to basic foods,
     Pollen-associated food allergies,
     Pseudo-allergy to natural and synthetic food components,
     Individual intolerance to the so-called irritants.
"Real" food allergies

One third of children with eczema play true Age-mediated food allergies play a role, and the reactions are usually limited to one or two foods and lose up to school age again. Foremost among the triggers are egg, milk, wheat and soy.

How much real influence of food allergies in eczema during adolescence and adulthood, is not documented in the literature with epidemiological data. In all the articles on the subject of influence is estimated to be significantly lower than in early childhood.
 
cross-allergenicity

In adulthood, it is the pollen-associated food allergies, the so-called cross-reactions, which deteriorate at about 50 percent of adult and juvenile atopic dermatitis the skin's appearance, even if there are not always typical hay fever symptoms.

pseudoallergies

Besides the classical allergies, there is again evidence that other food components can trigger an eczema relapse or entertain. The discussions around this topic are actively conducted, but unfortunately the data available so far not so straightforward. Several studies have demonstrated that atopic dermatitis may affect in various natural and artificial food ingredients the course of eczema. Pseudo-allergies are not mediated immunologically, but there is a voluntary release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators from mast cells.

The trigger pseudo-allergic reactions have so far failed additives (azo dyes, preservatives, dyes), natural food ingredients (salicylic acid and benzoic acid, aromatic substances in tomatoes, spices), flavors, citric acid and citrus fruit to be identified.

Myth: atopic dermatitis may not eat sugar!

In many books and recommendations of self-proclaimed "nutritionists" who deal with the issue of eczema, still holds the statement, atopic dermatitis should not eat sugar (sucrose). As a replacement alternative sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup are recommended. These statements and recommendations are not tenable. First, the alternative sweetener made ​​from the same sugar units and the other could be proven in a double-blind placebo-controlled study that the normal consumption of sugar in any way influenced the course of eczema. A waiver of sugar in the diet therapy of atopic dermatitis is not necessary.

Generally regarded as the basic rule for atopic dermatitis: There are no general dietary recommendations, or even eczema diets.

Whether the food plays a role in individual cases and influenced the course of eczema, can be found only in association with an allergy specialist and a trained dietician allergologically (dietician or nutritionist).

Clever anointed with atopic dermatitis

The most effective treatment of atopic dermatitis - in addition to the avoidance of personal triggers - is the very regular skin care dar. There are no general recommendations as to which specific product for which the severity of atopic dermatitis is most appropriate.

And that is precisely the main difficulty. The decisive criterion for selecting a product is that it should be adapted to the current skin condition and the climate. In winter, more preferably fatter ointments, creams or lotions in the summer easier.
The basics of applying lotion
Basically: "wet" on moist (= weeping) skin, "Grease" on dry skin. The various products according to the principle of "care-triangle" (see illustration) are divided. On some products you will find names such as O / W (= oil in water, little oil in water, lotion / cream) or W / O (water in oil, little water in a lot of oil; Cresta / ointment). Belongs to which category the drug to some extent, one can also find very easily when you try to stir the product into a glass of tap water. The easier it is distributed in the water, the higher the initial water content and the lower the fat content.
Our recommendations for the treatment of skin:

    Wash your hands before applying lotion.
    Reapply at least once or twice daily.

    Remove the cream from the pans with a spatula or spoon to use the cream and remove debris from the cover or thread.
    Reapply the body as follows: Begin at the belly, go over the arms, down to the legs. Then the head until creamed and finally the buttocks.
    With severe symptoms, you carry out the healing ointment (containing the active ingredients), then on the cream.
    Wash your hands after application of essential drugs with corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors hands first, before other parts of the body lotion.
The graduated plan
To assess the skin condition known as a phased plan can be used. The graduated plan consists of three levels and is divided into three colors green, orange and red. A general product recommendation is not possible because the products may vary according to individual tolerability and skin type.

 

What helps eczema?

Eczema is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Around ten percent of children in Germany are affected. In adulthood, the incidence is much lower, but equally distressing for those affected.
Atopic dermatitis is manifested by skin rash in the form of eczema and severe itching. Is accompanied by a predisposition to dry skin. The appearance is varied and individual.
Diagnosed correctly?
The diagnosis is made solely on the appearance of the skin. There are major and minor criteria, which are characteristic of the disease. The main criteria include severe itching, the typical distribution pattern of eczema, as well as the chronic course of atopic disease (asthma, atopic dermatitis, pollen, food allergy) in the immediate family. Itch when sweating, cradle cap in infants, skin reactions are white after scratching among other things, as Nebenkriterien.Die skin as a protective shield from Horn, so that our bodies do not dry out. Of sweat and grease forms on the skin surface, a wafer-thin protective coat. If this protective sheath is intact, he can fight off chemicals, environmental pollution and bacteria. The skin appears smooth and supple. This barrier will only work with the protective acid mantle and the hydro-lipid film (water-fat-movie) on the skin surface. The skin suffering from atopic dermatitis is due to a genetic predisposition dry and very sensitive. The protective function of skin is reduced, thus causing an increased sensitivity to allergens, viruses and bacteria, but not mechanical stimuli. The infant is the fact that the protective function of skin is not yet fully formed. In addition, lack of skin moisturizers and certain fats, so that it dries faster.
Triggers A-Z
Eczema has many different factors. Allergies are just one of many triggers. The most common allergens are pollen, animal dander, dust mites, molds and foods. In addition, mechanical stimuli but can also encourage (wool on the skin, scratching), climate (heat, cold, dry, heated air), infections, immunizations, mental stress and other factors a boost. Unless the trigger can not be clearly identified, an eczema diary at the detective work can be helpful.

Eczema - what is it?

Eczema is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Around ten percent of children in Germany are affected. In adulthood, the incidence is much lower, but equally distressing for those affected.
Atopic dermatitis is manifested by skin rash in the form of eczema and severe itching. Is accompanied by a predisposition to dry skin. The appearance is varied and individual.
Diagnosed correctly?
The diagnosis is made solely on the appearance of the skin. There are major and minor criteria, which are characteristic of the disease. The main criteria include severe itching, the typical distribution pattern of eczema, as well as the chronic course of atopic disease (asthma, a topic dermatitis, pollen, food allergy) in the immediate family. Itch when sweating, cradle cap in infants, skin reactions are white after scratching among other things, as Screenwriter.Die skin as a protective shield from Horn, so that our bodies do not dry out. Of sweat and grease forms on the skin surface, a wafer-thin protective coat. If this protective sheath is intact, he can fight off chemicals, environmental pollution and bacteria. The skin appears smooth and supple. This barrier will only work with the protective acid mantle and the hydro-lipid film (water-fat-movie) on the skin surface. The skin suffering from atopic dermatitis is due to a genetic predisposition dry and very sensitive. The protective function of skin is reduced, thus causing an increased sensitivity to allergens, viruses and bacteria, but not mechanical stimuli. The infant is the fact that the protective function of skin is not yet fully formed. In addition, lack of skin moisturizers and certain fats, so that it dries faster.
Triggers A-Z
Eczema has many different factors. Allergies are just one of many triggers. The most common allergens are pollen, animal dander, dust mites, molds and foods. In addition, mechanical stimuli but can also encourage (wool on the skin, scratching), climate (heat, cold, dry, heated air), infections, immunizations, mental stress and other factors a boost. Unless the trigger can not be clearly identified, an eczema diary at the detective work can be helpful.