How to Treat Skin Allergies and Itching

Skin allergy with itching is a common skin reaction, usually caused by external irritants, foods, medications, or environmental factors. The primary treatment for skin allergy with itching involves identifying and avoiding contact with the allergen. The following methods can be used to relieve symptoms:

1. Topical medications: When symptoms are mild and only a small amount of erythema and papules are present, non-hormonal topical preparations such as calamine lotion, zinc oxide paste, or Edet cream can be applied 1–2 times daily. If symptoms do not improve, topical corticosteroid creams such as desonide cream, alclometasone cream, or pimecrolimus cream may be added.

2. Oral antiallergic medications: Patients experiencing significant itching may take oral medications to relieve symptoms, with antihistamines such as ebastine tablets (once daily) being the first choice. Other antihistamines such as levocetirizine or loratadine may also be taken orally.

3. Moisturizing care: Use fragrance-free, non-irritating moisturizers or lotions to maintain skin hydration and reduce itching caused by dryness.

4. Avoidance of irritants: Avoid using irritating detergents, soaps, cosmetics, or other products containing allergens to prevent further irritation of the skin.

If symptoms are severe or persist, it is advisable to seek assistance from a dermatologist.