Remedies for Skin Allergies?

Wash with a hypoallergenic cleanser like Cetaphil (cheap generic available at Wal-Mart), dry with a blow dryer set on 'cold' and smear a thin layer of Noxzema on area.

Use hypoallergenic clothes washing detergent on clothing, bedding, and towels. Dont use fabric softener.

Keep the skin dry. Be careful what you put on your skin as its usually the preservativs that people are allergic to. Use plain things like cornstarch for powder and vaseline for hand cream. BTW, cornstarch is great in the tub if your skin is itchy.

If skin allergies are severe, see your dermatologist. Maybe its not skin allergies.

With all allergies, avoidance of the offending substance is the best treatment. Avoid rubber (gloves) and elastics.

SusannL

July 23, 20060 found this helpful

1. Identify and avoid the substance causing the allergy. This can be tricky. You can become allergic to a product you have used for years. Also, it may not be cosmetics, soaps, or perfume, it could be something you haven't thought of, like your laundry detergent or fabric softener, for example.

i've always believed in fixing from the inside out. how is your health otherwise? do you drink a lot of soda or coffee? check out the westonaprice.org website for health tips. or mercola.com.
both promote cod liver oil, high in vitamin a & d for a lot of health problems including rashes. good lcuk.

pam munro
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July 27, 20060 found this helpful

Watch out that they are not contact allergies - that is - you touch something & then touch your face and get an irritation. I have problems with that. (Avoid the irritant & wash your hands often.) Once you have an irritation cortisone cream will work - I also use calendula from the health food store for sensitive areas (even around the eyes!) Beware of counter-irritation. If the cortisone etc. dries out the skin too much, it will creat another irritation.To avoid that keep the skin well moisturized - use petroleum jelly or oil on the affected area - Whan all else fails around my eyes, I use cold TEA compresses. sometimes it's the only thing that helps. Avoid perfumed products, as in above posts - stop using your makeup products and switch to hypoallergenic brands. I can't wear eye shadow much anymore because I have developed an allergy to it. Use bland soaps, such as Basic or Neutrogena - avoid harsh deodorant soaps, as they are too drying.