How to treat skin allergies in summer

The arrival of summer has caused many female friends to experience symptoms of skin allergies, which seriously affects people's appearance. So how to treat skin allergies in summer? Many people are not very clear about this. In fact, there are three causes of skin allergies in summer, so when treating, we must find the cause and carry out targeted treatment.

1. Allergies caused by strong sunlight

Ultraviolet rays are particularly strong in the summer. If you do not pay attention to sun protection and are exposed to strong ultraviolet rays, some people's exposed skin such as the neck, face, arms, shoulders and back will be easily sunburned. After repeated sunburns, the skin may become more sensitive to sunlight, thereby inducing photosensitivity dermatitis, which is manifested by erythema, papules, blisters, etc. on the skin.

[Countermeasures] Try to avoid outdoor exposure to the sun during periods of strong ultraviolet rays. If you must go out, you should also take sun protection measures, such as holding an umbrella, wearing a hat, and applying sunscreen. However, for some people whose skin is more susceptible to allergies, they must be particularly careful when choosing sunscreen, otherwise they may cause skin allergies due to applying sunscreen.

Generally speaking, there are two types of sunscreens: physical and chemical. The former reflects sunlight on the skin surface, while the latter reduces the damage of UV rays by filtering them. For people whose skin is more susceptible to allergies, it is best to choose physical sunscreen, which has good sun protection effect and is non-irritating. Chemical sunscreens may cause skin problems if used carelessly due to the penetration of strong chemical ingredients into the skin. Here I'd like to teach you a little secret to distinguish physical sunscreen from chemical sunscreen: if you see sunscreen containing ingredients such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, it is a physical sunscreen.

In addition, the higher the SPF of sunscreen, the better. A high SPF value indicates a high content of chemical sunscreens, which means it is more irritating to people with sensitive skin. For general daily sun protection, a sunscreen with SPF15-25 is sufficient. If your skin feels red and hot after coming back from outdoors in strong sunlight, you can wrap ice cubes in a towel and apply it to the hot skin to relieve the uncomfortable feeling of heat. If you have a severe sunburn or even red bumps, it is best to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. In addition, choosing a reasonable travel time is also very important. The ultraviolet rays are strongest from 10 am to 4 pm every day, so try to avoid outdoor activities during this period.

2. Allergies caused by skin cleansing problems

In summer, the temperature is high and the humidity is high, and the secretion of sweat and sebum as well as skin metabolic products increase. If not cleaned in time, it is easy to irritate the skin, leading to skin surface infection and causing folliculitis, boils and other skin problems.

[Countermeasures] Sebum secretion is vigorous in summer, so skin cleansing must be done properly: choose some facial cleansers that can dissolve fat and remove dirt according to your skin type, but be careful to avoid using facial cleansers with high alkalinity or strong oil-control effects, so that the skin can retain a layer of natural oil as protection. In addition, for people with sensitive skin, due to poor skin tolerance, they should try to avoid skin care such as face steaming and exfoliation, and pay more attention to moisturizing to reduce adverse skin irritation.

3. Allergies caused by insect mites, etc.

In Guangdong, summer often sees alternating heavy rains and high temperatures, which provide convenient conditions for the reproduction of mosquitoes, rove beetles, etc. In addition, air conditioners are also a place where many pathogens grow and multiply. Some insects or pathogens contain venom, which can release toxins that cause allergies after being bitten, touched or slapped, causing erythema, papules, etc. on the skin of these parts, accompanied by extreme itching. More serious cases can even cause systemic allergic reactions and even death.

[Countermeasures] Try not to go to overgrown areas to cool off in the summer evenings or at night. When playing outdoors in areas with flowers and plants, it is best to wear light-colored long-sleeved clothes. When bitten by some insects, avoid slapping them. It is best to blow them away to prevent them from releasing substances in their bodies that cause allergies. Pay attention to cleanliness and ventilation in the room, clean the air conditioner filter regularly. In summer, it is best to scald and expose the mat to the sun before laying it out to kill the pathogens and microorganisms that are parasitic in it.

4. Food allergies

In addition to seafood, eggs, and nuts that can cause allergies in some people, everyone should also be careful when enjoying a variety of fruits in the summer. Some fruits also contain ingredients that cause allergies, such as mangoes, pineapples, peaches, etc. Some people with allergies may also have allergic reactions after eating them. In addition, if the fruit is not washed thoroughly before eating, the pesticides, insect eggs or pathogenic bacteria remaining on it may also cause allergic reactions in the human body.

[Countermeasures] If you have had an allergic reaction after eating a certain food, you should be extra careful next time you eat it, or try to avoid eating it. In addition, before eating fruit, be sure to wash or peel it to reduce allergic reactions caused by residual pesticides or insect eggs on the peel.