Most people are experiencing more and more allergies. And this is not surprising. Indeed, in the modern world, the number of allergens is rapidly increasing. Symptoms of the disease can be manifested throughout the body. But in some cases, it covers only certain areas. Consider what can be triggered by an allergy to the legs or arms and how to deal with such a pathology.
Short description
Any allergy occurs as a result of an abnormal susceptibility of the immune system to various provocateurs. As a result, the body does not produce immunoglobulin, but antigens. It is they that lead to the appearance of a high concentration of histamine and are a source of inflammatory mediators that cause characteristic symptoms.
Allergies on hands and feet have a skin character. It can vary in speed of manifestation. Sometimes the body immediately reacts to the allergen (atopic dermatitis, urticaria). Signs of pathology can appear in a few minutes or a couple of hours after contact with a provocateur.
In other cases, there is a rather slow development of symptoms (contact dermatitis). Such an allergylegs will make itself felt in a day, and sometimes after a longer period.
Reasons for appearance
Allergies on the hands and feet can occur under the influence of exogenous (external) factors and endogenous (internal) sources. Consider them in more detail.
External causes of allergies are:
- Mechanical impact. This is a certain load on the skin, in the form of friction, compression, prolonged vibration. For example, often allergies on the legs appear as a result of wearing tight shoes or tight trousers. During a long walk, they cause skin irritation. Extremely unpleasant symptoms of pathology appear on the integument.
- Contact with household chemicals, plants and other provocateurs.
- Wearing synthetic clothing that does not provide adequate airflow to the body.
- Hypocooling, low temperatures.
- Insect bites, animal fur.
- Excessive exposure of the skin to sunlight.
Internal causes affect the body through metabolic disorders, the circulatory system.
Endogenous sources of illness are:
- Food allergens. They can cause a rash anywhere on the body.
- Certain pathologies. Allergic dermatitis can develop against the background of varicose veins, diabetes. With such pathologies, negative symptoms occur only on the legs.
The following factors most often provoke bouts of an allergic reaction:
- lack of treatment for major ailments;
- failure to comply with hygiene rules.
Allergies
Pathology on the skin of the hands and feet can be manifested by the following characteristic lesions:
- Hives. With this pathology, blisters of various sizes occur. Such symptoms are most often provoked by direct contact of this area with an external allergen.
- Rash. On the integument, small red swellings are visible. They can be of various shapes. In some cases, such a rash merges with each other. This is a fairly common foot allergy. Red spots formed by the confluence of a small rash can reach an impressive size. As a rule, this kind of pathology appears after direct contact with a provocateur. The source of the rash can be the penetration of the allergen into the body with food or through the respiratory system.
- Dermatitis. On the skin, inflammatory lesions of a different nature are observed. Most often they occur as a result of long-term exposure and high levels of the allergen.
- Reaction to cold. If the body is highly sensitive to low temperatures, then under the influence of negative factors, red spots appear on the skin.
- Allergy to fungus. Most often, the lesion covers the fingers and feet.
Allergy is a chronic disease. But it escalates only under the influence of provocateurs.
Characteristic symptoms on legs
Adult foot allergies most often occur in the following places:
- on the hips;
- feet;
- shins.
After there has been direct contact with the causative agent of the disease, this disease will make itself felt, as a rule, within an hour.
The following signs initially indicate the development of an allergic reaction:
- reddened areas appear on the skin;
- covers become dry;
- dermis begins to peel off;
- this can all be accompanied by severe itching.
If you ignore the initial symptoms, other signs of the disease will soon appear. Getting rid of them will be much more difficult.
The next stage of development is characterized by the following manifestations:
- Spots. They can be point, embossed, towering. As for the color and shade, it's quite difficult to say. The spots can be either bright red or pale pink. It depends on how the body reacts to the allergen.
- Acne. Often, an allergy on the skin of the legs manifests itself in the form of small rashes. Pimples can fill with purulent contents. Subsequently, crusts form at the site of such manifestations.
- Edema. Sometimes this is how an allergy manifests itself. Some people believe that puffiness arose after a long walk. But this is a typical symptom of an allergy. Puffiness manifests itself as a dense swelling of certain areas. It is usually completely painless.
- Itching. This is one of the characteristic signs of allergies. It causes excruciating discomfort in a person. This symptom often appears long beforethe appearance of a rash. Itching can be chronic or acute. It is able to localize in a certain area or cover almost the entire body.
Hand Allergy Symptoms
Signs that manifest ailment on the upper limbs are similar to those described above.
Pathology on the hands, as well as allergies on the legs, is characterized by the following symptoms:
- redness cover;
- burning, itching;
- flaking, dryness;
- rashes: papules, vesicles, blisters;
- puffiness.
Sometimes such manifestations are accompanied by general signs of illness:
- eye redness, tearing;
- chill;
- disturbances in the digestive tract: vomiting, diarrhea;
- pale skin;
- dry cough;
- nasal congestion;
- sore throat;
- pressure reduction;
- temperature increase;
- dizziness;
- puffiness of the eyelids, face.
Children's allergies
Kids are also not immune from unpleasant symptoms. An allergy to a child's legs or arms can manifest itself as a result of many reasons.
Most often sources are:
- A new product that has been introduced into the diet.
- Clothes made of poor quality fabrics.
- Powder used to wash children's clothes.
In children, allergies are expressed as:
- red spots that can merge with each other.
- itching (babies become whiny,irritable, their sleep is disturbed).
Helping a child
The main thing is not to panic. Calmly assess the situation and do not self-medicate. Contact your pediatrician. If the child has a fever, the rash spreads throughout the body, call an ambulance.
While the specialists arrive, parents can do the following:
- If you know what caused the negative reaction, then immediately limit contact with the allergen. If the symptoms are provoked by contact (clothing, animal hair, household chemicals), then immediately remove things and wash the baby well with baby soap.
- In the event of an allergen entering the body, it is necessary to give the baby a sorbent. It will absorb some of the allergen, thereby reducing its concentration. The following sorbents are suitable for children: Smecta, Atoxil, White Coal, Polysorb, Enterosgel.
- Baby needs plenty of fluids. It is best to give black tea or water.
- Keep the room at a normal temperature (about 22-23 C). This will protect against excessive sweating.
- If an allergy is provoked by a food, then it is likely that the crumbs will become constipated. This is a rather dangerous condition in this pathology. After all, allergens, along with toxins, begin to be perfectly absorbed into the blood. For constipation, it is recommended to give one of the following drugs: Dufalac, Normaze, Normolact.
- Anti-allergic agent can be given to a baby only 30 minutes after the sorbent. Effective means are: "Zirtek", "Erius", "Zodak", "Fenistil". It's best to wait with thesedrugs and wait for the pediatrician's consultation.
Treatment of pathology in adults with hormonal agents
If an allergy on the leg itches and constantly causes discomfort, then ointments with antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects will bring significant help. Of course, such medicines should be prescribed by a doctor. Hormonal ointments are prescribed only in case of severe exacerbations.
Great remedies are:
- "Triamcinolone".
- Fluticasone.
- "Dexamethasone".
- "Hydrocortisone".
- "Methylprednisolone".
- "Advantan".
- Elokom.
Non-hormonal ointments
Such funds are classified as more gentle therapy.
In the fight against the disease, the following ointments are in demand:
- Antiseptics. Effective drugs are: Dioxidin, Bepanten, furacilin and dermatol ointments.
- Antibiotic drugs. Drugs may be prescribed: Levomekol, Erythromycin.
- Antihistamines. Will bring benefits: "Ichthyol ointment", "Fenistil-gel", "Tsindol", zinc ointment, "Elidel".
- Recovery drugs. The following agents perfectly provide tissue regeneration and have a healing effect: methyluracil and solcoseryl ointment. Benefits will bring drugs: "Actovegin", "Bepanten".
- Emollient drugs. Therapy may include medications: Videstim, Keratolan.
For internal use
It is best to have a doctor prescribe medicines. The doctor is able to adequately assess at what stage the allergy occurs.
Rash on the legs, red spots, itching are external manifestations that are effectively eliminated with the help of local preparations. Provided that contact with a provocateur is excluded. But if such symptoms do not go away, then the doctor will recommend medicines for internal use.
Drugs may be included in therapy:
- "Suprastin", "Diazolin", "Tavegil", "Dimedrol", "Fenistil".
- "Loratadine", "Claridol", "Zyrtec".
- Zodak, Astemizol, Trexil, Akrivastine.
These medicines have some contraindications. Therefore, it is undesirable to take them without consulting a doctor.
