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Cleanliness is the key to health.
Every child and adult knows this. But how annoying it can be to find out that you are allergic to soap. As a rule, the first signs of this disease are peeling of the skin and slight itching, which is mistakenly associated with water hardness and a violation of the ph environment. Integuments of people possess hypersensitivity to those or other components which are contained in soap. In addition to spots on the fingers, there is also a rash between them.
Because of this, the phalanges of the fingers bend with difficulty. The skin takes on a haggard, unhealthy appearance, which requires immediate treatment. It is highly undesirable to launch such a disease. As you know, the chemical industry offers us a variety of soap options. There is a solid and liquid form of a soapy substance, and soap is also produced, containing the components of a cream that softens the skin and cares for the hands.
Causes and Treatments for Soap Allergies
Consider the causes of allergy to soap. Blame for the occurrence of this disease should be our immune system, which is not ready for the onslaught of chemicals. Allergies can be recognized by the following symptoms:
- Peeling
- Itching and redness of the skin
- The occurrence of weeping erosions (small wounds)
- The appearance of scabs on the skin
In addition to external signs, the disease is provoked by factors such as:
- Increased nervous excitability
- Prolonged stress
- sleep deprivation
- Body overload
- endocrine disorders
- Hormonal imbalance as a result of pregnancy
- Heredity
Most often, the skin of the hands and face is at risk, since most often it is these areas of the skin that interact with the soap solution.
Before washing with soap, make sure that if it comes into contact with a small area of \u200b\u200bthe skin, there are no side effects. Otherwise, scented soap will cause tearing, puffiness around the eyes and peeling of the skin.
Precautionary measures
If you are still affected by contact with soap, do not despair. Measures must be taken immediately: of course, it is worth taking antihistamines , reducing all skin interactions with chemicals to a minimum. And I would like to draw attention to the fact that not only soap should be excluded, but also cosmetics should be forgotten for a while, even if they are hypoallergenic, since the skin must complete the regeneration (that is, recovery) process. Also, do not use other household chemicals (for example, dishwashing detergents).
Treatment and choice of safe means
Of course, corticosteroid-based preparations will help to quickly relieve the symptoms of the disease, like an allergy to soap on the hands, but here you should carefully consider the choice of medicines and use the recommendation of an experienced allergist.
Traditional treatments are Suprastin, Zodak, Erius and others. Among the ointments, the leading position is occupied by Lokoid, Elokom. It will not be superfluous to take toxin-removing drugs, the most effective are Enterosgel and activated charcoal. When the disease has already receded, you can think about choosing a soap for further use, because you still want to stay clean!
The first condition when choosing a soap for an allergic person is the absence of smell, because all perfume vents can provoke a relapse. Also, the soap should not have a bright shade, because the presence of dyes is also not a good sign. It is best to opt for baby soap, because it uses a minimum of chemical components.
If you are visiting or away from home, where it is not possible to use the product of your choice, experts advise using a hypoallergenic antiseptic gel for cleaning hands or wet wipes (also odorless). But you should be careful: alcohol-based wipes can cause excessive drying of the skin.
Attention! In case of exacerbation of allergies, it is strictly forbidden to visit the pool and sauna. It is better to limit absolutely all contact with water. This will make the healing process much faster.
Also in this article I would like to consider the causes of such an ailment as an allergy to detergents. After all, we not only want to be clean ourselves, but it is also desirable to keep the house clean. More and more various means appear in our homes: from disinfectants to remedies for fungi and mold.
Helpful Hints
Tip one : right in the store, study the composition of the detergent.
Even if you do not have a good knowledge of chemistry, choose products containing as few chemicals and dyes as possible. Tip two : look for products marked "eco", "bio", because the manufacturers of such products care not only about the environment, but also about humanity as a whole, which means they use gentle substances.
In such household chemicals, natural ingredients are more common. Tip three : do not use sprays, as the external signs of an allergy (such as a rash) are much easier to cure than the symptoms that can occur when the allergen gets inside.
In this case, there is a sore throat, as well as a cough that turns into an asthmatic attack. Tip #4 : Don't fall for advertising gimmicks.
How many dishes can wash your detergent is completely unimportant if you are allergic. Foaming should not be excessive, as the more foam, the more corrosive chemicals. Fifth tip : Always and everywhere clean only with gloves. To avoid a sore throat, use a gauze bandage. You can't skimp on health. Therefore, if possible, get a dishwasher and forget about washing dishes forever. This will not only save you a lot of free time, but also have a positive effect on your health. Love yourself and your body will thank you for your care!
Only by following all the recommendations, you can avoid the harmful effects of chemicals on your body.
Disease prevention
Doctors advise strengthening the immune system, as with any other allergy.
Take a course of physical therapy, which will give strength to your body. Less nervous and follow a healthy lifestyle, get enough sleep and breathe more fresh air - these are simple ways to protect your body from disease.
