Does children's skin allergy cause itching?
Disease description:
My daughter is 9 years old this year, and she has developed many pimples on her skin that are slightly itchy. The doctor said it is a skin allergy. I would like to know whether children's skin allergies can cause itching?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
In most cases, children with skin allergies will experience itching symptoms. Skin allergy is an abnormal immune response triggered by exposure to certain allergens, leading to skin rashes such as erythema, papules, and urticaria, which may be accompanied by significant itching. This sensation of itching results from the release of inflammatory mediators in the skin stimulating the peripheral nerves. For children, their skin is more delicate and their ability to express themselves is limited, so the itching caused by allergies may make them feel even more uncomfortable and irritable. When skin allergy is noticed in children, it is important to promptly identify and avoid the allergen, and to seek anti-allergy treatment under a doctor's guidance in order to relieve itching and other allergic symptoms.
