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Healthy Tips

• If you have red, bumpy, scaly, itchy or swollen skin, you may have a skin allergy.
• Hives (or urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of the skin that can range in size and appear anywhere on your body. Angioedema is a swelling of the deeper layers of the skin that often occurs with hives.

• When certain substances come into contact with your skin, they may cause a rash called contact dermatitis.
• The red, scaly, itchy rash often affecting the face, elbows and knees is called atopic dermatitis or eczema.
• If you have eczema, avoid scratching or rubbing your rash to prevent an infection.
• An allergist can help figure out which allergic skin condition you have and take steps to treat it.

An allergist/immunologist, often referred to as an allergist, is a pediatrician or internist with at least two additional years of specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of problems such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases and the evaluation and treatment of patients with recurrent infections, such as immunodeficiency diseases.

The right care can make the difference between suffering with an allergic disease and feeling better. By visiting the office of an allergist, you can expect an accurate diagnosis, a treatment plan that works and educational information to help you manage your disease.

Reference information: www.aaaai.org, www.allergy.hk

The information aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone reading it should consult physician before considering treatment and should not rely on the information above.