About Allergies: Itching and Allergies

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies As a practicing allergist, I frequently see patients in my clinic who think they may be suffering from an allergy, but it turns out not to be the case. They may present with a wide variety of symptoms, including nasal issues, breathing problems, and skin complaints. Itching of the skin is a common reason why people come to see me. While the reason why they're itching may certainly be due to an allergy, this isn't the case more often than not. Of course, what I describe as an allergy may be very different than what a non-allergist considers to be an allergy. Finding the cause of itching can be challenging, but the evaluation includes looking for allergies as well as systemic disease process. Treatment of itching involves removal of the cause, if possible, good skin care techniques, and treatment with topical steroid creams and oral antihistamines. All About Skin Allergies There are many types of itchy skin allergies and rashes. However, not all rashes that itch are related to skin allergies. The following are the most common types of allergic skin rashes... Read more Pictures of Itchy Rashes Not sure what type of allergic skin rash you have? Check out these pictures of common itchy skin rashes to see if one looks familiar... Read more How Our Readers Have Found a Solution to Their Itching Skin itching can make you miserable. Many people have found relief by identifying and fixing the cause. Even when a cause isn't found, some people have found unique ways to soothe their itch. Have you found a great way to solve the problem of itchy skin (beyond the use of medications)? Share your experiences with others... Read more Alternative Therapies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies Discussion of various alternative, controversial and unproven techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases, including the popular area of herbal supplements. Allergies Ads Food Allergy Cure Allergies Allergy Treatment Histamine Allergy Allergy Symptoms Featured Articles Glossary of Terms Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications Allergy Basics Frequently Asked Questions Nose and Eye Allergies Skin Allergies   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement