Pimples from cold on the face and hands: causes and treatment

Cold allergy is one of many types of negative responses of the body to various external stimuli. The very name of this allergy suggests that an allergic reaction occurs under the influence of cold temperatures.

Until recently, medicine rejected such a diagnosis, since there is no allergen that provokes a specific reaction of the body as such, there is only a physical effect - cold. No allergen means no allergies.

But when exposed to cold air, some sensitive people experience a significant release of histamine, which causes reactions similar to other types of allergies - the development of swelling, vasodilation, redness and itching of the skin and mucous membranes. This is a response to a decrease in the temperature of the skin's thermal receptors.

Causes of cold allergies

Why does cold allergy occur? Medicine does not yet know the exact answer to this question, but with the following factors, particularly sensitive people may experience this strange type of allergy:

When there is a sharp change in a person’s presence in an environment with normal air temperature to an environment with low temperature - in winter, especially in windy weather
In contact with cold water - in everyday life when washing dishes, cleaning, swimming in open water
When drinking very cold drinks or cold food

Allergy to cold often develops after severe illness and long-term treatment with antibiotics; it is believed that it has a genetic predisposition; it can occur against the background of infectious diseases (for example, tuberculosis) or parasitic diseases (roundworms in children, adults, pinworms in children, giardiasis.

In a strong, hardened organism with a strong immune system, such temperature changes do not cause any reactions.

However, in the event of a decrease in protective forces, systemic disorders, serious illnesses, or metabolic disorders in the body, this type of allergy may occur. Stress, as we know, is the most important risk factor for immune failure, so stress-resistant people tend to get sick less often and have good health.

Provoking factors for the development of cold allergies

The presence of allergic reactions to other irritants - food, pollen (allergy to poplar fluff), household allergies
Some infectious diseases - mumps, measles (see symptoms of measles in adults), mycoplasma pneumonia, rubella
Thyroid diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, cancer
The presence of chronic diseases - sinusitis, sinusitis, various worm infections, intestinal dysbiosis
Recurrent skin diseases – neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis
Hereditary factor

There are cases when such a reaction is hereditary in nature, that is, it is inherited and most often it is the body’s reaction to windy weather than to cold. The symptom of such an allergy is a burning sensation, not itching of the skin.

Symptoms of manifestation

Symptoms of an allergic reaction to cold:

a few minutes after contact with cool air (water), reddish spots appear - erythema, blisters with serous contents - in the area of the arms, face, neck, under the knees, on the inner side of the thighs.
As the skin warms up, the formations decrease. In reflex chronic urticaria, urticarial rashes are localized not in the area of the cooled area of the skin, but around it. The rash can last from a couple of minutes to days - it all depends on the severity of the form of CC;
very often the rash is accompanied by shortness of breath, an attack of allergic cough, rhinitis, conjunctivitis;
severe headaches, feeling of “frozen” jaws;
in particularly severe cases it can be diagnosed: suffocation, loss of consciousness, state of shock.

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How does an allergy to cold manifest itself?

How does an allergy to cold manifest itself? Symptoms of such an allergy can have various forms of manifestation - from mild symptoms that disappear some time after contact with a cold environment, to serious recurrent skin rashes.

Skin manifestations are the most common signs. These include redness, swelling, itching of open areas of the body that have come into contact with a cold environment. After some time, the skin begins to hurt, itch, and may become blistered, similar to hives.

Cold allergies in children can even affect the inner surface of the legs, thighs, knees and manifest themselves in the form of hives. The rash is pink, dense, itchy, but goes away within a few hours. There are cases when, after a cold, the skin not only turns red and itches, but also becomes covered with a layer that begins to peel off, as with dermatitis. Sometimes bruises appear at the site of the allergy over time.

Most often, cold allergies occur on the face and hands, since these places are more exposed to the external environment, they are always open and more vulnerable.

General malaise - increased blood pressure, shortness of breath, headache and weakness.

Allergic rhinitis - the appearance of a runny nose, sneezing when going out into cold air. Swelling of the mucous membranes of the nose can either greatly complicate nasal breathing or completely block it, and upon returning to a warm room, all allergy symptoms disappear.

Signs of allergic conjunctivitis are tearing, swelling around the eyes, swelling of the eyelids, pain in the eyes. Hypersensitivity to bright light also occurs. To differentiate the diagnosis, you should definitely consult an ophthalmologist and dermatologist, since if profuse lacrimation occurs in the cold, this may be a sign of tick-borne infection (demodex) or fungus, etc.

How to diagnose your disease?

You can suspect this form of urticaria if you experience the following symptoms after exposure to cold:

bronchospasm, heavy breathing, hoarseness;
rashes on the skin;
discharge of tears and runny nose, which goes away in warmth;
exposed areas of skin swell;
rapid heartbeat, abdominal pain, arrhythmia.

The disease is often expressed by nasal congestion, and severe itching will be felt in its passages.

The eyes are subject to conjunctivitis, which causes a flood of tears. Low temperature affects the bronchi, which causes shortness of breath. A powerful cough over time can cause the development of bronchial asthma.

Cold urticaria comes in a couple of types, each with specific symptoms.

With this type of disease, there is severe itching of exposed areas of the skin, but sometimes of the entire body. In these areas, the skin swells and blisters appear.

If the disease is severe, chills, painful feelings in the muscles and increased heart rate occur. An exacerbation occurs during the cool season of the year and lasts several weeks.

Reflex.
Typical reaction to cold. It appears as a red rash that surrounds a cooled area of the skin.
Recurrent form.
This urticaria is seasonal, but cool water causes flare-ups all year round.
Familial urticaria.
Occurs extremely rarely. The prerequisite is genetic disposition. Chills occur and joints ache. There is a rare form of the disease in which the rash appears after a day. It is often confused with a manifestation of idiopathic urticaria.
Cold erythema.
Skin lesions are accompanied by pain.
Cold dermatitis.
Peeling of the skin and unbearable itching occurs.
In the acute form, the entire body swells.
Cold rhinitis. The nose only gets stuffy in the cold. Symptoms disappear in a warm room.

Diagnosis of cold allergies

If you experience similar symptoms, then first of all you need to visit a therapist and an immunologist - an allergist. After a set of diagnostic and laboratory tests, it will be possible to accurately determine the cause of the allergic reaction. Cold allergies, the symptoms of which are similar to other types of allergic reactions, should be differentiated from a number of other diseases.

Sometimes in small children of preschool age, cold allergies on the face are similar to atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis.
Often similar allergic symptoms occur with idiopathic dermatosis. With this disease, heat and cold skin receptors are deregulated. Swelling, lacrimation, sneezing, and difficulty breathing occur in both cold and heat.
Intolerance to the fur of some animals - rabbits, mink, chinchillas, woolen fabrics, sheep's wool - can also be confused with an allergy to cold. When putting on clothes and going out into the cold, a person returns with a rash and swelling of the nasopharynx; as a result, this can be assessed as a reaction to the cold, and not an allergy to wool or fur.
The situation is similar with perfume products. Typically, perfume is applied to the forearm, neck, face, and an allergic rash can be caused by cosmetics and perfumes, and not by cold.

When symptoms appear, it is important to make a correct diagnosis, and only after differentiating the signs of allergy can a doctor confirm this disease. Then, the question arises: is an allergy to cold treatable?

What is cold urticaria and how to treat it with folk remedies?

Skin allergies are often caused by a reaction to cold.

This type of allergy is even triggered by the weather and therefore there are several similar names: cold urticaria, weather allergy, cold allergy.

According to the international classification of diseases, it is encrypted as the ICD code (L). This form of urticaria is distinguished by the immediate appearance of blisters and red rashes.

The disease is very nasty, but the problem is being eliminated. From time to time you can meet people suffering from cold urticaria, albeit less frequently. You will read how to cure this disease in this article.

How to treat allergies to cold

The inability to eliminate an allergen such as cold makes the fight against such an illness quite difficult. If the patient is diagnosed with an allergy to cold, treatment in this case is purely symptomatic. It is only possible with the help of antihistamines to slightly reduce its manifestations, or to protect exposed areas of the body as much as possible from exposure to negative temperatures. You can reduce the occurrence of allergic reactions if:

Before going out into the cold, lubricate your face and hands with baby cream, for adults, with any rich cream. Lips should be lubricated with hygienic lipstick. This will partially protect uncovered areas of skin from cold air.
Badger fat has a very good effect; it is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins B and A, which have only a positive effect on the skin. 20 minutes before going out into the cold, you can lubricate exposed areas of the skin with badger fat (lips, cheeks, nose, hands); if there is no serious liver damage, then you can consume it orally 40 minutes before. before breakfast, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of fat.
Long warm gloves, preferably waterproof mittens for children, warm scarves, it is preferable to have hoods in outerwear - this will effectively protect from the wind and better retain heat.
Medicinal herbs, if there is no allergy to them, can also help with the development of urticaria, which appears as an allergy to cold. Burdock root, tricolor violet and walnut leaves are very useful. To collect, mix the raw materials in equal proportions, 2 s. Pour a tablespoon of the mixture into a glass of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain, consume the resulting broth 60 ml 3 times a day.
Pine cones (see pine cones for stroke) or spruce cones also have beneficial properties; 4 cones are required to prepare the decoction; they should be ground in a mill or meat grinder, poured with water and simmered over low heat for half an hour. After straining the broth, you can wipe it on chapped and rough skin every evening.
If you have a cold allergy, the symptoms of which are minor, then gradual hardening and rubbing can strengthen the immune system and reduce the body's reaction. But for young children and people with intense symptoms, hardening is contraindicated, as it is fraught with the development of complications in the form of anaphylactic shock, Quincke's edema, and laryngeal edema.
During the cold season, you can use antihistamines (A complete list of all allergy pills is in our article.)

The dangers of self-medication

As we mentioned above, each HC option is unique and requires a personal approach.

There are many subtleties that only an allergist can understand.

And if one medication helps relieve swelling in a typical HC, then the same drug, for example, in the case of atypical systemic HC will lead to anaphylactic shock.

Swelling in the facial area (angioedema) is extremely unsafe and therefore self-medication is strictly prohibited.

Uncontrolled use of hormonal drugs, which are prescribed for severe forms of chronic chronic disease, can lead to unpredictable consequences: from severe psychosis to pancreatitis.

What it is

Cold allergies are called pseudo-allergies, because low temperatures cannot be considered an allergen - antibodies to them, as you might guess, are not produced. But this does not change the essence, especially for those whose skin reacts sharply to frost.

An allergy to cold is truly an immune disease. A few years ago, scientists even identified a genetic mutation that determines a tendency to it.

Cold allergy – skin reaction to low temperatures © iStock

Symptoms of the disease

Cold allergies are often confused with colds and dermatitis, so it is very important to know the characteristic signs of the disease:

The result of being in the cold for a long time

In the cold, severe headaches may begin in the forehead and back of the head, which often lead to dizziness and nausea. In a warm room, symptoms usually go away within 10-15 minutes.
Red rash, itching, peeling and sore skin. The face may become covered with scabs and blisters.
Rhinitis, constant sneezing and nasal congestion.
Sore throat, coughing. Shortness of breath is possible.
General lethargy, mood swings.
Swelling of the face.
Conjunctivitis, swelling and purulence of the eyes, possibly watery eyes.

Development mechanism

Typically, allergens (pollen, food, etc.), once in the body, combine with immunoglobulins - protective proteins, the main “actors” of the human immune system. As a result, so-called immune complexes are formed. They trigger a chain of allergic reactions:

With an allergy to cold, immunoglobulins do not encounter any allergen, but under the influence of low temperature they begin to connect with each other, forming the same immune complexes that manage to trigger an allergic reaction.

Diagnostic methods

Classification of HC by type:

Typical acquired HC

Atypical cold HC

To identify the type of CA, a system of provocative tests has been developed.

Duncan test.
Can be carried out at home. A piece of ice is applied to the skin of the face or palms for a minute.
immersion test. Immerse your hands (forearms) in cool water (from 0 ° C to + 8 ° C) for 10 minutes.
alternative test. The patient is left for a minute in a cool room (with a temperature of about + 8 ° C). Close observation of the person being tested is required. Sudden systemic reactions are possible: an attack of hypertension, bronchospasm, vomiting, etc.

We repeat, only one of the cold tests (Duncan test) can be carried out at home.

Photo: Test at home

Symptoms

If you notice these signs, you most likely have a cold allergy.

Small blisters (urticaria).

Itching and/or burning.

Blisters, like burns.

Swelling around the eyes and lips.

Runny nose that begins outdoors but goes away in warmth.

Redness is one of the main symptoms of cold allergies © iStock

If we talk about the skin, cold urticaria appears most often on the face and hands - that is, on exposed parts of the body that are more exposed to low temperatures. Although irritation can also occur under clothing if you are cold.

Dangers to a pregnant woman and her fetus

Basic questions for a woman who is expecting a baby, but has a history of cold urticaria:

What medications are safe for pregnant women with this diagnosis?

loratadine;
diazolin;
suprastin;
allertek.

In the latter options, tavegil (clemastine) is prescribed.

For asthmatic reactions, the doctor may prescribe salbutamol.

Is it passed on to the child?

If you have a hereditary form of CC, then there is a % chance that your child will inherit this disease.

Should I stick to a diet?

Yes. Doctors prescribe it for all types of urticaria, even for cold allergies, which seemed to have nothing to do with food.

How to check if you are allergic to cold

We come back from the cold flushed and ruddy, this is a protective reaction of the skin: blood circulation increases to replenish heat loss. However, in case of an allergy to cold, the blush does not go away even in the warmth for several hours.

To find out if you really have a cold allergy, doctors advise doing a simple test. Place an ice cube on your elbow or wrist and leave for 5-10 minutes. If you have an allergy, redness will appear in the area where the ice was placed or around it, swelling and itching may occur.

Cold allergies are tested using an ice cube © iStock

Cold allergy test

To find out whether a person is allergic to cold, you can do a provocative test. To do this, you need to wrap a piece of ice in a plastic bag (so as not to confuse a cold allergy with an aquagenic allergy to water) and place it on the back of your forearm for 15 minutes.

If severe redness, swelling, rashes or blisters appear on a cooled area of the body, and the skin itches and hurts, then the result is positive. If you have a strong sensitivity to cold, symptoms may occur even after half a minute.

It should be noted that if the disease develops atypically or the reaction is delayed, the result may not be accurate. In this case, a laboratory blood test should be done. If agglutinins, cryoglobulins and cryofibrinogens are detected in the serum, this indicates the presence of the disease.

A small piece of ice will help determine if you are allergic to cold.

Possible complications

If you do not consult a doctor on time or carry out treatment incorrectly, serious complications are possible:

Penetration of harmful bacteria and viruses through scratches into the skin and blood.
Swelling, including the larynx, which can lead to suffocation.
Bronchial spasm.
Anaphylactic shock, which often leads to death.

Important! If the symptoms of the disease become complicated, and in addition to rashes, the patient has a cough, accompanied by wheezing and whistling when breathing, dizziness and severe nausea, it is necessary to urgently call an ambulance.

Who is at risk of cold allergies?

In this list we tried to include everyone who is at risk.

Children, because their immune system is not yet fully developed.

Allergy sufferers prone to dermatitis.

People who are genetically predisposed to cold allergies.

People after traumatic brain injury.

Women with hormonal disorders.

Manifestations of cold allergies are possible already at +4 °C. It should be taken into account that in a strong wind, a temperature of +8 ° C may well be felt by the skin as “about 0”, which means that an immune reaction is not excluded.

Quite often, cold allergies can accompany serious illnesses, from mononucleosis to liver disease and gastrointestinal infections. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

How to prevent cold allergies

These preventive measures are relevant for both adults and children. Those with sensitive skin should also take them into account.

Wear clothes that suit the season : a hood and a warm scarf that covers your face from the wind as much as possible, gloves or mittens to keep your whole body warm.

Do not wear underwear made of wool or synthetics , which themselves can cause an allergic reaction.

Drink warm tea (or any other hot drink) some time before going out into the cold.

Take antihistamines if prescribed by your doctor.

Keep your home cool by ventilating the rooms often and using a humidifier.

Take care of your skin and use protective products on your face, hands and lips before going outside.

A cup of hot tea “treats” cold allergies © iStock

Preventive recommendations

There are many recommendations regarding getting rid of cold allergies and its symptoms. People suffering from an allergic reaction should follow these guidelines to relieve symptoms:

Clothes when leaving home should be sufficiently insulated. This rule must be used. It is important to ensure that your hands and feet are protected from drafts. Warm socks and gloves are faithful helpers in the fight against cold allergies. Clothing should be made from natural fabrics and not contain synthetic materials that can cause unpleasant symptoms. They negatively affect the condition of the skin, exacerbating existing allergy symptoms. Wool is also not recommended for use, since in its pure form this material can injure the skin and also cause allergies. A hood on the head will protect the body from the effects of frost and wind, thereby protecting against histamine release in the body.
Chapstick should be used before going outside to avoid cold allergy. This will protect your lips from cold exposure. You should apply weather cream to your face, but not before going outside, but half an hour before. In case of a cold reaction, the face will be protected. There are also special ointments, but their use is agreed with a medical specialist when a person has a cold type of allergy.
Before going outside, you need to drink a hot drink, but not an intoxicating one, since alcohol will negatively affect the condition of the skin and human health and will not eliminate the cold type of reaction.
You need to breathe outside through your nose, not your mouth. Inhalation should be normal, but not deep, without tension.
The diet also affects the body, so you need to monitor it and build it in accordance with the recommended standards for cold allergies. It is better to avoid fatty foods and replace them with fruits, vegetables and cooked foods. Oily fish, which contain omega-3, is allowed to be consumed.
Badger fat is an effective remedy against cold allergies. It is able to enrich the body with beneficial vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids to combat cold allergies. Its effect on the body is manifested in strengthening the immune system. It is used forty minutes before leaving the house in the proportion of one spoon.
A person with a weakened immune system should pay attention to the gradual hardening of his body. This must be done without much fanaticism. Ice and cold water are used after preliminary preparation. It is recommended to start hardening in the summer, and not in the winter season.

People who are seriously thinking about their treatment should notice the first manifestations of a cold allergy and consult a doctor in a timely manner.

You cannot turn a blind eye to obvious symptoms or ignore the cold reaction. This can lead to complications and serious consequences from cold allergies.

Allergy to cold on hands

Skin care for cold sensitive skin

Low temperature, snow, wind, dry indoor air - all this is additional stress and strain on the skin. For many people, it becomes more sensitive in winter.

This is what Vichy medical expert Elena Eliseeva advises in this case.

Maximum gentle cleansing . If you prefer to wash your face with water, then replace the gel with foam or wash-off oil. If without water, milk will do.

Instead of scrubs and peels , in order not to give up exfoliation at all, use a soft sponge for washing (made of quilted cotton or latex).

Finish cleansing the skin with an alcohol-free physiological tonic: the tissues may not have enough of their own strength to correct the acid-base balance.

The cream should contain panthenol, allantoin or bisabolol. And if this is a morning product, silicones are acceptable: natural oils, for all their value, will not provide the skin with such a strong barrier as a thin silicone mantle.

Foundation is necessary in winter : it acts as a “clothing” that protects the epidermis from cold and wind. It is better to choose a product that is water-free or based on silicone oils.

Protective products for skin during cold periods

Nourishing and rich face cream “Life-giving Moisture”, Garnier - its properties are ensured by herbal elixir and camellia oils. The cream nourishes the skin and maintains its moisture for 24 hours, creates a hydrolipidic barrier and protection from adverse external conditions.

Nourishing cream for deep restoration of dry and very dry skin Nutritic Intense Riche, La Roche-Posay, despite its fairly dense texture, spreads easily and is quickly absorbed, leaving a weightless protective film on the skin. Shea butter and MP lipids stimulate the restoration of the skin's lipid barrier. Intensely moisturizes.

Emollience, SkinCeuticals Moisturizing & Repairing Treatment for Normal to Dry Skin is formulated for people living in cold or high altitude climates. The base consists of grape seed, rose hip, macadamia oils, as well as kelp algae extract. The cream is suitable even for sensitive skin.

Cream care for protecting very dry skin Nutrilogie 2, Vichy - jojoba, apricot, macadamia oils, as well as sphingolipid nourish and protect the skin. Glycerin retains moisture, and the antioxidant vitamin E neutralizes the effects of negative external factors.

Balm 48 hours of hydration and nutrition for dry skin Aquasource Nutrition, Biotherm contains apricot, rice and corn oils that soften very dry, dehydrated skin. As a result, it becomes more resistant to frost and cold.

Soothing multi-regenerating balm Cicaplast Baume B5, La Roche-Posay is intended for adults and children, including newborns. Used for face and body, suitable even for irritated, damaged skin. Restores and enhances the protective function of the epidermis, thanks to panthenol it soothes irritation. Before going outside, apply the balm to exposed areas of your face and body.

Allergies on the face occur much more often than on other parts of the body when it comes to skin hypersensitivity. It can appear on different parts of the facial skin, causing discomfort and aesthetic problems.

Features of the disease in children

More than half of the cases are diagnosed in children under 3 years of age.

If you see that after a walk in cool or windy weather, your baby’s cheeks or arms are covered with spots similar to a nettle burn, then we strongly advise you to consult a doctor.

If you do not start healing, the attacks will intensify.

Cold urticaria in children does not go away on its own.

Please note that one of the most severe symptoms of CA is angioedema.

Doctors advise parents of babies with severe CA to carry a syringe and the medicine prescribed by the doctor.

genetic predisposition;
taking antibiotics;
worms;
dysfunction of the thyroid gland;
infectious diseases;
caries.

The treatment regimen is described by the pediatrician and the allergist (together). As a rule, therapy is carried out with the same products as for adults, but the doses are prescribed for children.

limit your walking time during periods of severe frost;
warm clothes, preferably made from natural fabrics;
avoid snowball fights and sledding;
Before going outside, apply a thick layer of protective cream to your baby’s face;
An attack of chronic cold can be triggered even by a portion of ice cream or a glass of an extremely cool drink.

Facial allergies in adults - causes

Allergic dermatitis on the face can occur due to many factors. The first symptoms, such as itching and rash, are rather abstract in nature and cannot indicate with absolute certainty the source of the reaction.

Therefore, if an allergy appears on the face, its causes are difficult to determine without appropriate research.

Food allergies

Food allergic dermatosis is most often triggered by protein foods.

The most common allergens:

Symptoms typically appear anywhere from a couple of minutes to two hours after eating the food. In severe cases, they can even appear from the smell of the product. With hypersensitivity to certain products, an allergy may appear on the cheeks in the form of swelling, itching and hives.

More dangerous consequences may include swelling of the mucous membrane, anaphylactic shock and loss of consciousness. The most effective treatment method in this case will be a complete abstinence from foods that cause an allergic reaction.

Contact allergy

This type of allergic dermatitis occurs when there is contact with an irritant that causes a response.

What can cause contact irritation:

Plants - for example, allergic dermatosis may occur due to face cream if it contains herbs;
Metals - the most allergenic are those found in stainless steel;
Preservatives and stabilizers - found in cosmetic preparations;

The lesion manifests itself in young and middle ages and is much less common in children. Exposure to an allergen can manifest itself in facial redness, itching, flaking and dry skin; in more severe cases, fever, migraines and chills occur.

Allergy to physical impact

An allergic rash on the face can be caused by physical exposure, this could be:

cold - cold allergies on the face usually look like hives and are accompanied by a runny nose.
sunlight;
pressure;
Fever - Sensitivity to heat accompanied by increased sweating.
water , etc.

Allergic rashes can appear not only as a rash, but also as red, itchy spots and blisters.

Allergy to insect bites

Angioedema and cheek allergies can be a symptom of increased sensitivity to insect bites. Once this type of allergic reaction occurs, it will most likely never go away. Its danger lies in the fact that it appears on the face not only in the form of dermatitis.

Insect poison and mica can cause Quincke's edema, which, in the absence of urgent measures, leads to rapid death from suffocation.

Symptoms of the disease:

Local - occurs only at the site of the bite - burning, itching, pain, swelling, redness and thickening.
Generalized - hives, runny nose, general weakness, difficulty breathing, fainting and low blood pressure.

Other reasons

Environmental problems and air pollution can lead to an increased immune response to irritants.
Hereditary pathology.
Consumption of semi-finished products and exotic products previously unknown to the body.
Frequent moving and adaptation to new climatic conditions, new infectious and nutritional environmental factors can force the immune system to work at its maximum and manifest itself in the form of dermatitis.
Too careful use of hygiene products , which destroys the microflora of the dermis.

Manifestations of human allergies

Types of allergies on the face:

Allergy on the face in the form of red spots (erythema) - most often in this case the cause is food, cold and cosmetics containing an allergen.
Rash (papules, pustules, blisters, vesicles) - occurs with urticaria, insect bites, contact and atopic dermatitis.
Red cheeks - an allergy of this kind most often occurs in young children after introducing a feeding mixture into the diet; reducing its concentration, as a rule, solves the problem.
Swelling on the face from allergies (Quincke's edema) is one of the most universal and dangerous symptoms; it can be caused by drug allergies, foods, pollen, wool and much more. It manifests itself very quickly and, in the absence of immediate intervention, can spread to the throat and lead to suffocation and death.
Scabs, scales, erosions and eczema are secondary types of rashes that appear with prolonged absence of treatment or a chronic form of an autoimmune reaction.
Other symptoms include hives, coughing, sneezing, sore eyes and runny nose.

Dependence of symptoms on localization

Rashes on the lips and in the mouth are a sign of an allergy to cold; redness, peeling, itching and swelling may also appear on the face.
Allergies on the cheeks often appear as red spots, indicating contact dermatitis caused by cosmetics and other external influences.
Allergies on the chin can occur due to many allergens (cosmetics, wool, medications, insect bites, food, etc.). Most often expressed as a red rash.
The appearance of allergies on the face and neck can be triggered by the metals from which jewelry is made, parasites and other allergens listed above. First, redness appears, and as contact with the allergen continues, it turns into a rash that begins to peel off.

How to get rid of allergies on the face?

The appearance of allergic symptoms can be easily eliminated by stopping contact with the original allergen. However, if this is not possible, medicines and folk remedies will come to the rescue. Remember that treatment can only be prescribed by a doctor, otherwise the situation can only worsen.

General principles of therapy include:

Maintaining immunity;
Blood cleansing;
Antihistamines and symptom-relieving drugs.

Drug therapy

When treating allergies on the face, treatment is divided into 2 types:

Etiopathogenetic - impact on the cause;
Symptomatic - effect on symptoms.

The doctor decides how to treat allergic dermatosis on the face, based on its type.

Tablets for allergic dermatosis on the skin:

Antihistamine tablets help in many cases, including even allergies to cold on the face.
Tavegil - 180 - 250 rubles;
Zyrtec - 200 - 390 rubles;
Claritin - 230-250 rub.
Sorbents are used for food allergic reactions, they treat its manifestations in the stomach and intestines, and after them the rashes on the face go away.
Enterosgel - 390 - 470 rubles;
Smecta - 150 - 410 rubles;
Polysorb - 260 - 290 rub.

What to put on your face if you have allergies?

Ointments are used in conjunction with oral antihistamines. They complement treatment and promote rapid relief and relief of acute symptoms before important events or severe discomfort.

Non-hormonal ointments for allergies on the face

Facial skin allergies may require ongoing treatment; in this case, it is better to use non-hormonal medications - they are much safer. But even they should be used only after consulting a doctor.

Fenistil is an antihistamine cream for allergies on the face, carefully used 2-4 times a day, price - 400 rubles.
Psilo-Balm is an antihistamine, applied 3-4 times a day, helps well against allergic edema, price - 250 rubles.
Radevit Active is a healing ointment for facial allergies in adults, rubbed in twice a day. If there is an open wound (cracks, severe scratching, etc.), the area should be pre-treated with an antiseptic. The duration of use is unlimited, the price is 370 rubles.

Hormonal ointments for allergies on the face

Hormonal creams for allergies on the skin of the face are considered the most effective and are used when other creams do not help. They influence the inflammatory process and slow down the process of cell destruction.

However, hormonal ointments for allergies on the face cannot be used for a long period and during infectious diseases, because they can suppress the immune system and have a systemic effect. Under no circumstances should you apply hormonal ointments without a prescription from an allergist.

Hydrocortisone ointment - applied 2-3 times a day, should not be applied to steamed skin to reduce the penetration of the product into the blood. Price - 30-40 rubles.
Elokom - used once a day, price - 200 - 360 rubles.
Gistan - course duration - 1 - 4 weeks, has additional antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effects, should not be used during pregnancy, price - 170 rubles.

Therapy with folk remedies

In addition to the use of medications, the use of folk remedies is quite often practiced. Some recipes should not be used on particularly sensitive areas of the skin - near the eyes, lips, mucous membranes. Another thing is allergies on the chin, cheeks and other places where the skin is not so sensitive.

If after alternative therapy the condition worsens, treatment should be stopped immediately.

Decoction recipes:
The bay leaf is boiled in a small amount of water and left to cool. The decoction relieves itching and redness; it can be used to treat allergic spots on the face in children, and can be taken orally by adults.
The herb against allergies on the face can also be taken orally and externally. The recipe is the same as the previous one and relieves even very severe itching.
A collection of herbs for the treatment of facial allergies (rose hips, St. John's wort, centaury, dandelion root, corn silk and horsetail) can be found at the pharmacy or collected yourself. Place the herbs in a thermos, pour boiling water over them and leave for 7 hours, strain and take chilled orally.
Horseradish cream for facial allergies. Mix a tablespoon of horseradish juice with the same amount of sour cream and leave for 1-2 days. Apply the cream to a clean face before going to bed no more than 2-3 times. The mixture helps cure allergies and acne.
Mint ointment . Pour 2 tablespoons of dry mint with the same amount of boiling water, mix well and let cool. To get rid of an allergic reaction on the face, apply the ointment 1-2 times a day for 20 minutes. This folk remedy for facial allergies relieves itching, erythema and irritation. It can also be used if you are worried about allergies on your chin.
Mustard ointment for facial allergies. Mix one tablespoon of mustard powder with just boiled water to a thick consistency. Apply to skin before bed. You should be careful with this recipe, sometimes it can only increase the itching on the face. It may be suitable for minor chin rashes in women.

Treatment of cold urticaria

Traditional way

There is no single scheme for treating cold allergies.

A personal treatment plan is developed for each patient.

Approximate drug treatment plan:

light form.
Taking orally (tablets, powders, capsules) non-sedating antihistamines. These are: desloratadine, cetirizine, loratadine, levocetirizine, fexofenadine;
moderate form. Parenteral administration of sedative antihistamines: clemastine, dimethindene (fenistil), chloropyramine (suprastin). After two to three days, it is better to switch to a non-sedating antihistamine (course of treatment - 1 month). If the above treatment is ineffective, then the doctor may prescribe glucocorticosteroids (hormone analogues);
severe form.
Antihistamines administered parenterally (5-7 days); glucocorticosteroids, parenterally (day); detoxification therapy (transfusion of saline solution, potassium chloride). The course of treatment ends with taking non-sedating antihistamines for a month;
in some cases, the doctor prescribes medications with:

membrane-stabilizing effect of mast cells: ketotifen;
antiserotonin and antihistamine action: cyproheptadine, hydroxyzine;
tranquilizers.

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Traditional methods

Treatment of chronic cancer using traditional methods is focused primarily on strengthening weakened immunity, which is the main prerequisite for the onset of the disease.

In winter and autumn, take an infusion every day: pour one tablespoon of ground cinnamon rosehip into a glass of cool boiled water and leave in a sealed container until completely swollen (hours).
Strain. Drink a glass of infusion 1 day in several doses.
pour a tablespoon of stinging nettle leaves into a ml of boiling water. Leave for 7 - 8 hours. Drink a third of a glass three times every day.
Pour two teaspoons of crushed dark alder leaves (bark) into a glass of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes, strain. Three times a day, tablespoons after meals. Alder tea can be used as a mask on areas affected by erythema.

moisten gauze with aloe juice. Apply to affected skin.
a mixture of crushed rosehip leaves and St. John's wort (a glass of dry raw materials) is poured with 2 liters of water and left for 3 to 5 hours.
Strain. Used for lotions.
moisten gauze in a solution: a teaspoon of soda per glass of water. Apply to affected areas.
make a tincture of peppermint leaves, calendula flowers, and crushed burdock root. Take all ingredients in equal proportions. Dry raw materials will not work. Plants must be fresh and not wilted. Fill the mixture with vegetable, or better yet, olive or linseed oil. Leave for about 2 days. Strain, sterilize. Apply to affected areas of skin. Keep refrigerated.

Hypoallergenic diet

The basic principle of hypoallergenic nutrition is the exclusion from the diet of foods that may be a potential cause of allergic red spots on the face.

How to remove signs of an allergic reaction with nutrition:

You should exclude seafood , processed dairy products, smoked and pickled foods, seasonings, coffee, red and orange vegetables and fruits, cheese, eggs, dried fruits, mushrooms and sweets.
You can eat fermented milk products , lean meat and fish, water porridge, green vegetables and fruits, dry cookies and bread.
Nutrition should be balanced and contain the necessary set of nutritional components (proteins, fats and carbohydrates) and calories for the normal functioning of the body.
Divide meals into 5-6 times a day , this way you can relieve the burden on the digestive tract and increase the digestibility of foods.
It is better to steam the products or eat them boiled.
Frequent drinking of liquid is an effective method of cleansing the body and removing allergens.

Follow this diet for 2-3 weeks, then gradually add new products; when an allergic reaction appears again with the introduction of a product, we can conclude that it is the cause.

There is an easier way - you can contact an allergist who will conduct the necessary research and identify the allergen.

Forecast

There is no need to talk about any long-term forecasts, since the mechanism of development of CC has not yet been revealed.

In order for the rash to go away from time to time, it is enough to take an antihistamine pill, but if we talk about the complete cessation of attacks, then here you can only study statistics and interpolate data.

With a successful choice of treatment regimen, the symptoms of chronic urinary tract infection may subside within 5 to 6 years. Most often this happens in the case of chronic disease in young children.

But it is necessary to keep in mind that even after this, the possibility of anaphylactic shock with general cooling of the body remains extremely high.

Allergy prevention

The best way to prevent it is to avoid contact with the allergen:

In case of a food autoimmune reaction (most often if an allergy rash appears on the cheeks), it is necessary to exclude highly allergenic foods.
If you have a nervous allergy , avoid stress.
A contact allergic reaction involves avoiding the use of soaps and other hygiene products with aromatic fragrances, cosmetics and metals and other allergens, after exposure to which irritation may occur.

Do wet cleaning at home more often, protect your skin from the sun, and in case of any complications, contact an allergist-immunologist.

Prevention

hardening of the body.
Please note that the method is quite risky, and only for patients with mild to moderate chronic disease. You need to start with rubbing. We wet the towel in water, the temperature of which is not lower than 18 C°, and wipe off first only the torso, and then the whole body. And only after a few weeks, if there are no rashes on the body, you can move on to dousing from a basin. You need to start with water at your body temperature, but at the end of each week lower it by 1 degree.
Low temperature for dousing C°.
The cause of the disease CU is endogenous, therefore it is necessary to carefully examine for acquired foci of infection (pancreatitis, cholecystitis, colitis, dysbacteriosis). HC is a consequence of failures in your immunity. If you do not eliminate the cause, relapses of chronic urinary syndrome will not be long in coming.
For patients with secondary chronic chronic disease, it would be useful to take a course of antiallergic immunoglobulin (2.0 ml once every three days).
for cholinergic (non-immunological) urticaria, a course of histoglobulin is prescribed.
But in some cases it can cause exacerbation of chronic chronic disease, so its use must be treated with caution.
autolymphocytotherapy. The patient is injected under the skin with his own leukocytes, but pre-treated. Course of treatment: from 3 to 4 weeks. The method is safe, but due to its innovativeness it is rarely used.

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