- also known as "allergic eczema" - is an inflammatory pathology of the skin that develops when the individual, therefore his immune system, comes into contact with certain types of substances called "allergens".
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allergic is caused by an "excessive and disproportionate reaction of the immune system in response to contact with particular substances (allergens, in fact).
The allergens capable of triggering the aforementioned immune response can be of different nature. These include metals (such as, for example, nickel, chromium and cobalt), perfumes, cosmetics, some drugs, but also substances such as propolis and essential oils.
affecting the skin. The main symptoms of this disorder are redness, swelling and itching on the part of the skin that has come into contact with the allergen. However, in some cases, the allergic manifestation can also extend to other areas of the body.
Other symptoms that may occur in patients with allergic dermatitis are: blistering, skin ulceration (generally formed only in the most severe cases), skin discolouration, edema, erythema, blistering and pain in the areas affected by the inflammation.
of topical corticosteroids. These drugs, in fact, are powerful anti-inflammatories that modulate the response of the immune system, for this reason they are particularly indicated in allergic disorders.
