How to cure irritation in the arms. Allergy to detergents on hand

Irritation in the hands creates physical and psychological discomfort, and in some cases is a symptom of the disease. When choosing methods of treating irritation on the skin of the hands, the cause that caused the dermatological manifestation is of decisive importance.

How to treat irritation in the hands?

Consider several ways to treat irritation, depending on what caused such a nuisance.

Aggressive household chemicals

Most women do their homework on their own, so problems with hands can occur after applying household chemicals. Along with drying the skin, irritation and rash on the hands may occur. Therefore, the advice to work at home in rubber gloves is relevant, despite the fact that many manufacturers indicate hypoallergenic products. In order to treat irritation of the hands from detergents, moisturizing masks and wraps with the addition of natural oils (tea tree, calendula, chamomile, lavender) are used.

Food allergy

If irritation appeared on the hands, and the skin also scratched, then an allergic reaction to food was most likely manifested. In this case, you need to review your menu, excluding foods that cause allergies. It is also advisable to introduce green vegetables, milk and dairy products, poultry or veal into the daily diet. It is advisable to eat seafood more often and eat beetroot dishes. To relieve severe itching and irritation with increased reactivity, hormonal ointments and antihistamines are used.

Cold allergy

Cold allergy   , arising as a response to the influence of natural factors (cold, wind), also manifests itself in the form of swelling of the hands, cracks and irritation. In this situation, it is necessary to exclude contact of the skin of the hands with cold air. To do this, it is recommended to lubricate your hands before going out with special creams and wear warm gloves.

Atopic dermatitis

This is a disease that is especially difficult to cure. As a rule, the disease is inherited, provoking it occurrence factor is experiencing a stressful situation. Joining an infection can cause a rash, red spots, and sores. Antibacterial ointments, for example, Triderm, Elokom, as well as hormone-based products, save from irritation on the hands.

Fungus

Sometimes spots and irritation on the hands can be a manifestation of fungal diseases, indicate the presence of worms in the body, signal a lack of vitamins. In this regard, with long-term or regularly occurring rashes, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist.

Allergy is a manifestation of the body's defensive reaction to external stimuli. If suddenly the skin of your hands becomes dry, itching and a red rash appear, analyze, maybe a new detergent or powder appeared in your house?

Every housewife has a whole arsenal of detergents: for dishes, bathtubs, glasses, etc. They are indispensable helpers in the struggle for cleanliness, but they are increasingly causing allergic reactions. The composition of such agents includes aggressive substances, which become the cause of allergies.

What is the reason

There are several reasons for the appearance of an allergic reaction to detergents. They can be divided into two main groups:

• action of active stimuli;
• individual characteristics of the body.

Active irritants include the components that make up the product:

• phosphates;
• bleaches;
• flavorings and fragrances;
• emollients.

Each of them can cause allergies, including supposedly safe formulations of baby powders and detergents for dishes.

The individual characteristics of the body include:

• intolerance to the chemical elements that make up the product;
• weakened immunity, which is not able to prevent the negative effects of household chemicals;
• prolonged skin contact with detergent.

When faced with an unfamiliar substance, the body begins to produce protective antibodies and includes a response in the form of an allergic reaction to an irritant. This process is called sensitization.

How to recognize symptoms

The manifestation of an allergy to detergents is practically no different from an allergy to other irritants. It can occur both on areas of the skin that are in direct contact with the stimulus, and throughout the body. Its most common symptoms include:

• redness;
• dryness, peeling and cracking of the skin;
• feeling of itching;
• irritation and rash;
• red spots;
• chemical burn (in rare cases).

Below are photos of symptoms on the hands of people who have been affected by detergents.

The reaction of the body can be different: an allergy in the form of dryness and itching can appear on one detergent, and even a chemical burn can be obtained from the other. There is also a cumulative effect. If at first upon contact with the product the skin was covered with red spots, then later, if you do not stop using it, for example, Quincke's edema may develop.

How to treat

The treatment of any type of allergy consists, first of all, in minimizing unpleasant symptoms and alleviating a person’s condition. If you find that during cleaning you have redness and itching of the skin of your hands, you must immediately stop contact with the detergent, wash your hands and treat them with an antihistamine.

To eliminate the external manifestations of allergies, a number of medicines and cosmetics are also used:

• antihistamines   - both in the form of tablets (Loratadin, Claritin, Suprastin, Tavegil), and in the form of ointments for external use (Fenistil, Psilo-balm). They are necessary to eliminate the rash, itching and redness;
• topical corticosteroids   - hormonal drugs with a strong anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effect (Triderm, Fluorocort, Flucinar, etc.). They have side effects, therefore they are prescribed in complex cases with a short course, after which it is recommended to switch to weaker drugs;
• calcium gluconate   - has the ability to inhibit the immune cells responsible for the development of an allergic reaction;
• special emollient creams   - based on paraffin, wax, silicone, petroleum jelly, mineral, vegetable and animal oils (Emolium, Lokobeyz, A-Derma Exomega). Shallow penetrate the skin, forming a thin film on it, which prevents the evaporation of moisture. As a result, the water-lipid layer of the skin is restored, dryness and itching pass, and microcracks heal.

Sometimes severe itching leads to scratching of the skin, wounds and suppurations form on it. In such cases, ointments with an antibiotic are prescribed. When the wounds heal, you can continue to use the usual antihistamine ointment.

Of course, in the future it is better not to work with the tool that caused the allergy, replacing it with a less aggressive one. And it is better to always wear gloves to prevent any contact of detergents with the skin of the hands.

Remember that timely treatment of allergic manifestations will help to avoid a serious disease - skin dermatitis, often of a chronic nature.

How to prevent and how to replace

An allergy to detergents is not a fatal disease, although quite unpleasant. The best preventive measure would be to refuse detergent-cleaning-powder products. But this is unreal. Therefore, try to adhere to some rules that will help minimize the risk of an allergic reaction.

• when buying a powder, dishwashing gel or concentrate for mopping, carefully study their composition: it is better if there is no ammonia, chlorine, flavorings, phenol, acetone;
• a proven way to wash dishes is baby liquid soap;

• use products labeled "for sensitive skin" or "hypoallergenic." Unfortunately, this is not an absolute guarantee that there will be no allergy, but, if it occurs, the symptoms will be mild;
• try not to use detergents constantly. Of course, there is no escape from daily washing of dishes, but for other types of cleaning it is absolutely not necessary to use special tools every day;
• and, as already mentioned, the optimal solution is gloves. Use them in order to protect yourself as much as possible from an allergic reaction and keep the skin of your hands young and healthy.

Do not forget that in the struggle for cleanliness, natural products are in no way inferior to modern household chemicals.

The faithful helpers of our grandmothers are vinegar, citric acid, baking soda and mustard:

• vinegar   - an excellent tool for washing glass, for cleaning plumbing or getting rid of limescale;
• lemon acid   easy to remove scale in a washing machine or electric kettle;
• baking soda   can be used to wash any surfaces, it will disinfect the surface, eliminate unpleasant odors and at the same time - no stains;
• mustard   - it is 2-in-1: dishwashing detergent and detergent for hand and machine wash.

An allergy to detergents is also called a disease of cleanliness. Fortunately, today many manufacturers of household chemicals focus on "safe" cleanliness and produce products without harmful chemical additives. On their funds you can find the mark "Bio", "Eko" or "Organic". But any substance, including natural, can be an allergen. Therefore - be careful and take care of your hands!

The desire for cleanliness should be inherent in every self-respecting housewife. Therefore, when achieving an ideal result, women resort to special cleaning products. Various gels, sprays and creams to remove surface impurities return cleanliness to the home. However, the negative impact of these funds is often observed. Disappointment can occur when there is an allergy to detergents on the hands.

Why is there a reaction?

Allergy treatment should be prescribed only after the results of identifying an allergen that irritates the skin. Negative reactions can occur for a number of reasons.

Allergy Symptoms

  Symptoms - Allergic Rhinitis

An allergic reaction to detergents is very aggressive. It can be noted immediately after using the powder, gel or spray, and also expressed after some time. Symptoms, the appearance of which it is necessary to urgently prescribe treatment, are:

hyperemia of the surface of the skin;

severe itching;

feeling of dryness;

peeling;

rashes on the hands and on other areas on the body;

sores that heal for a long time;

swelling of the tissues, mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, respiratory tract;

itchy nose;

• allergic cough;

  sore throat;

  attacks of shortness of breath, asthma;

  redness of the mucous membranes of the eyes;

  the appearance of tearing.

  Symptoms - peeling hands

The defeat can occur without all the symptoms present at the same time. Most often, signs appear on the hands. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis, coughing and shortness of breath are observed when using laundry detergents or powdered detergents. As a result of small particles entering the respiratory tract and mucous membranes, irritation occurs. Treatment of such an allergy involves the complete exclusion of aggressive effects.
  Any sign after using the product, whether it is on the hands or other parts of the body, should lead to a mandatory visit to the doctor. It will help to identify an irritant by sending the patient for a laboratory examination. Only after this should treatment be prescribed.

Allergy treatment

  Antihistamines I, II and III generation.

Treatment of negative reactions to detergents should begin with the exclusion of exposure to the stimulus. In this case, the allergen is eliminated not only for the duration of the reaction, but also the complete replacement of ordinary goods with hypoallergenic ones takes place.
  At the first stage of therapy, antihistamines are indicated. These include:

• Loratadine;

  Fenistil.

  Lokoidaz Lokoid

They block the production of histamine and prevent the spread of the stimulus in the body.

A reaction on the surface of the skin can be controlled with corticosteroids. To alleviate irritation and eliminate itching, you can use Prednisone, Hydrocortisone, Lokoid. Advantan also has a calming effect.

  Glazolin Drops

If the irritation is not strong, but the skin is dried out, then the use of non-hormonal drugs Bepanten, D-panthenol, Radevit, Psilo-balm is recommended.

Irritated mucous membranes of the nose can be treated with vasoconstrictive antiallergic drugs Nazonex, Tizin. Vizin and Galazolin are allowed to drip into the eyes.
  For allergic cough, you can use special syrups with antihistamine effect. These include Erius, Claritin, Tavegil.

Preventative measures

After eliminating the symptoms of allergies, it is necessary to carefully select cleaning products.

If the first symptoms of an allergy appear when working with a detergent, you should immediately rinse the affected area with water. Then you need to lubricate the skin area with antiallergenic ointment. It is important to remember that the reaction will occur again and again until exposure to the stimulus is ruled out.

Allergy is particularly sensitive to certain substances, which causes the most diverse reactions of the body.

Detergent Selection

You should not buy a product, relying on what his advertisement says. Naturally, the manufacturer first of all needs to make as many sales as possible, so it is understandable that everyone will say that his products are the best and safest;

It is advisable to choose a product that does not include components that are especially harmful to the skin of the hands: acid, alkali, acetone, formaldehyde, surfactant;

The safest detergents on the label of which are inscriptions: eco, bio, organic. This suggests that the composition of the product includes only natural ingredients. But here you need to be careful, as they can cause allergies with their individual intolerance;

It is recommended to choose detergents that do not contain chlorine. It practically does not cause allergic reactions, but it strongly irritates and dries the skin, contributing to the violation of its natural microflora. In this regard, the hands become very vulnerable to exposure to other components.

Important! And even choosing the safest detergent, you need to carry out all work with its use in gloves, and after completion, wash them thoroughly with soap. This will help to avoid prolonged direct contact with the substance, and to protect yourself from the development of allergies on the skin of the hands.

Symptoms

An allergic reaction can be different, it depends on the characteristics of the body of each particular person. The appearance of an allergy to a detergent can be determined by the following symptoms:

• The skin of the hands becomes irritated, reddens and becomes covered with a rash;
• Itching and peeling begin;
• Dryness appears, and then bleeding cracks;
• In severe cases, severe tissue edema or chemical burns may occur.

Important! You should be aware that the development of allergies is often accompanied by a cumulative effect. Therefore, do not take the disease lightly. After all, even the most harmless rash can subsequently turn into Quincke's edema and further suffocation.

Why is an allergy to detergents

Skin allergy is a fairly common disease these days. A number of reasons contribute to this:

• Climate and environmental conditions in the place of residence;
• Metabolic disease;
• Gastrointestinal diseases;
• Weak immune system
• Age-related changes in the body;
• Medicines (especially antibiotics);
• Stress and depression;
• Heredity.

All these factors are concomitant.

First of all, an allergy to detergents is the result of contact with chemical elements, that is, direct contact of the allergen on the skin of the hands. If only natural components are included, then an allergic reaction indicates intolerance to one of them.

If this happens regularly, then irritation (urticaria) can very soon develop into dermatitis or eczema, which will require careful and long-term treatment. In addition, this may not be limited to a local focus, a rash and bleeding, non-healing wounds can spread throughout the body.

Treatment

The irritation that appears on the skin of the hands after using detergents should not be ignored. It is necessary to begin treatment as soon as possible in order to prevent more serious consequences.

To do this, you need to use special medications, the use of which must be discussed with your doctor. In parallel, you can conduct treatment with folk remedies.

Medical preparations

Hand allergies to detergents are treated in the same way as everyone else.

It is necessary to alleviate the symptoms of the disease. If irritation began at the stage of cleaning, then you must immediately stop it, wash your hands and apply antihistamine gel, cream or ointment on the skin (Elidel, Fenistil-gel and others).

Next, you need to contact a specialist who will prescribe a comprehensive treatment, which should include: the symptomatic method (compresses, contrast shower), antihistamines for both internal (Claritin, Zirtek), and for external use.

If the disease has gone into a severe stage for treatment, corticosteroids (prednisone, Kenalog) and immunomodulators can be used to strengthen the immune system.

Folk remedies

After consulting with your doctor, you can use folk remedies for the treatment of allergies, which not only relieve its symptoms, but cleanse the body and normalize the state of the immune system.

Mummy. One gram of mummy needs to be dissolved in one hundred milliliters of warm water and used for compresses. You need to dilute one teaspoon of this solution in another hundred milliliters of boiled water and take it in the morning before meals. The procedure should be carried out for three weeks;

Eggshell.   One third of the ground or crushed shell eggs are mixed with a few drops of lemon juice until completely dissolved and taken three times a day half an hour after eating for a month;

Juices. The most effective combination of juices for treating allergies is a mixture of carrot (three parts), beetroot (one part) and cucumber (one part) half a glass three times a day one hour before meals;

Herbs. You can use decoctions and infusions of root of buckthorn, chicory, dandelion, leaves of a watch, duckweed, a string or fruits of fennel. All this can be purchased at any pharmacy and used in accordance with the instructions.

Polysorb is an enterosorbent that helps cleanse the body of allergens and quickly remove the symptoms of the disease.

It fits perfectly into the complex therapy of allergy treatment, and is also taken for prevention. It accelerates recovery, enhances immunity and significantly normalizes and improves the general condition of the body.

Polysorb is an affordable drug, and it can also be used to treat pregnant and lactating women, as well as newborns. In addition to allergens, while taking Polysorb, a number of toxins and bacteria leave the body.

Preventative measures

• If a detergent that causes an allergy has already been identified, contact with it should be completely eliminated;
• It is recommended to choose detergents, which include natural ingredients, it is desirable that they have the inscription - hypoallergenic;
• All work must be carried out with gloves, and if the detergent nevertheless gets on the skin of the hands, you need to wash it with soap and treat it with an antihistamine;
• Use active chemicals only as necessary, and not with daily cleaning.

As can be seen from the above, anyone can be allergic to skin detergents. But if you use them carefully, with safety precautions, then this problem can be completely avoided.

Well, if, however, a nuisance did happen, urgent measures must be taken to relieve the symptoms of the disease, and seek help from specialists and not neglect their recommendations, since allergies are quite insidious and unpredictable diseases.

At first, the effect of the agent can only appear in the form of a rash on the hands, but with prolonged contact it can provoke choking and Quincke's edema.

Edema can be accompanied by sneezing, nasal congestion, coughing, sore throat and irritation of the eyes.

Usually, redness along with inflammation appears in the area where the product has got, but sometimes an allergic reaction spreads throughout the body. A rash from a cleanser on the hands can remain on the skin for a long time and as a result becomes bleeding wounds. Therefore, it is very important to start treatment on time.

Hand allergy treatment

As a rule, the treatment of allergies to detergents consists in removing its symptoms, and if the manifestations are at a serious stage, then it should be started immediately. Apply antihistamine ointment to the skin (Fenistil, Elidep, Videstim).

For the effectiveness of treatment, the detergent must be excluded from the list of used. If possible, it is better to replace it with a safe and natural one that does not contain allergenic and dangerous components. If, for any reason, it is not possible to replace the product, all precautions must be taken into account when using it. For example, work only with gloves and a gauze bandage.

The general indication for all types of allergies is to strengthen and increase immunity, taking vitamins, sports, and proper nutrition.

1. First, rinse your hands very well with warm water, and then apply a soothing cream containing chamomile or calendula extract.
2. In addition to the cream, you can use the baths for a calming effect, if there is irritation after detergents on the hands. Well-known medicinal plants, such as a string, oak bark, St. John's wort, calendula and chamomile, help well.
3. May have a positive effect and compresses. For example, a compress, which contains sea buckthorn oil and a decoction of flax seed.
4. Taking antihistamines and ointments.

The use of strong cleaners and detergents must be abandoned during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Prevention

How to choose the right detergents

Many manufacturers have begun to produce safe and non-hazardous chemicals. On the packaging of such products you can see badges with the words "Bio", "Organic", "Eco", which indicate that special control was carried out over them. It is also worth considering that in the composition of such products there are natural substances and additives that a person may be allergic to, so it is recommended to always read the label.