Sometimes human skin may be sensitive to certain types of substance and can react unusually when comes in contact of such substances. These substances are called allergens and the problem is termed as to be allergy. This sensitivity of skin may vary person to person. Substance which acts like an allergen for someone may or may not be allergen for someone else.

There are different types of allergies including prickly heat, contact dermatitis, urticaria etc. In case of contact dermatitis the skin shows reaction to the allergen as soon as it approaches the skin and it causes inflammation. Red rashes and itching are the characteristics of prickly heat. It happens mainly during dry and warm weather conditions. Utricaria is also called hives in which a fluid gets deposited on the skin resulting in swelling of the skin.

Various reason which are responsible for the skin allergy include a sudden or quick change in climatic conditions, specially in temperature, consumption of foods to which our skin is sensitive, use of soap products, use of certain skin creams and lotions, dust and smoke in the environment, pollens, consumption of various drugs etc. In case you are able to detect the substance to which your skin is allergic, you should avoid that substance.

If you find skin allergy after consumption of certain food, avoid taking that food in future. Excessive consumption of alcohol may exaggerate the symptoms and hence you are advised to avoid alcoholic drinks. Smoking is a major factor which can make the symptoms worse and therefore you should give up smoking.

People with weak immune are at high risk of skin allergy. Hence you should consumption food which makes immune stronger. Consumption of vitamin C in this regards is very helpful. Almond leaves are very helpful in skin allergy. Mashed leaves of almond when applied to the affected area provide a quick relief from the symptoms.  In case of itching you can apply mashed seeds of papaya. Lemon juice when mixed with coconut oil gives a quick relief from the skin allergy.