Allergic Contact Eczema... Direct Contact With Allergens

A prime example of an allergen is my wedding ring. The nickel in my ring causes my finger to break out in a red itchy rash. I have to remove the ring for a few days to let my finger heal or otherwise the allergic contact eczema would spread. The rash occurs because releases of chemicals such as histamine, from the immunity cells, are within the many layers of skin. This is what is called “immediate hypersensitivity”.

The nickel in jewelry is one of the leading causes of Allergic Contact Eczema. If you buy rings, watches, pierced earrings, necklaces and bracelets that is any less than 24-karat gold then it has some nickel in it.

The lower the karat, the more nickel it has in it! If you are allergy prone to contact eczema then your jewelry may be the culprit.

Other allergens may include rubber gloves or boots, leathers, wool clothing, perfumes, or perfumed lotions, creams or body washes. Items such as woodworking or craft glues, glass fiber and cement products used in construction areas are also possible allergens.

In addition, certain foods like chocolate (oh, no!), apricots, coffee, beer (don’t need that anyway), tea, and nuts are allergy related culprits. They all contain a high amount of nickel in them, too. I was surprised about that!

Home Remedies That Help Allergic Contact Eczema

• Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize…especially right after bathing. I like using creamy petroleum jelly; it really softens the skin.

• Take an oatmeal bath. Ground regular oatmeal into a fine powder then pour 2 cups in lukewarm water.

• Allergic Contact Eczema is aggravated by dry

  indoor air especially in the winter months. To help, use a humidifier next to your bed to reduce the dry air.

• Always bathe in lukewarm water, not too hot or not too cold!

• Wear cotton clothing. Avoid wearing wools, polyesters or tight fitting clothing.

• Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Going from a warm room out into blustery cold weather can aggravate or even bring on the itching.

• Use white toilet paper. The dye in colored paper can irritate and cause a breakout.

• Break open a leaf then dab the juice from an Aloe Vera plant on the affected area several times daily.

• Add a half cup of cider vinegar and a third cup of cold compressed sunflower or safflower oil to bath water; soak.

A Remedy To Remember : ”And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans” Romans 8:28

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