Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
General Discussions
The Watercooler
Anyone with skin allergies?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 263724" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>Skin allergies can be idiosyncratic, and show up only in certain places, as others have mentioned.</p><p></p><p>I have sensitive skin, and lots of allergies. Typically, when I have a systemic reaction, I only get it in "high friction" places, such as creases of elbows, where my shirt collar rubs against my neck, under my bra band, etc. </p><p></p><p>If, on the other hand, I'm having a contact reaction (e.g. allergic to laundry detergent), then I break out in hives wherever my skin is touched by the offending substance. On me, hives look like mini mosquito bites, but then they grow together into big welts. But, for that matter, so do mosquito bites.</p><p></p><p>I agree with the others that a process of elimination would be the way to go.</p><p></p><p>Did your dad start any new medications?</p><p>Are they using lots of bleach or harsh detergents in the washing?</p><p>Does your dad's stuff come into contact with anyone else's?</p><p>Do any nursing staff wear perfume or lotion or anything, and then come in contact only with affected parts of your dad's body, e.g when changing a dressing?</p><p></p><p>Keep an eye for signs of worsening as well.</p><p></p><p>Hope you find answers soon.</p><p></p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 263724, member: 3907"] Skin allergies can be idiosyncratic, and show up only in certain places, as others have mentioned. I have sensitive skin, and lots of allergies. Typically, when I have a systemic reaction, I only get it in "high friction" places, such as creases of elbows, where my shirt collar rubs against my neck, under my bra band, etc. If, on the other hand, I'm having a contact reaction (e.g. allergic to laundry detergent), then I break out in hives wherever my skin is touched by the offending substance. On me, hives look like mini mosquito bites, but then they grow together into big welts. But, for that matter, so do mosquito bites. I agree with the others that a process of elimination would be the way to go. Did your dad start any new medications? Are they using lots of bleach or harsh detergents in the washing? Does your dad's stuff come into contact with anyone else's? Do any nursing staff wear perfume or lotion or anything, and then come in contact only with affected parts of your dad's body, e.g when changing a dressing? Keep an eye for signs of worsening as well. Hope you find answers soon. Trinity [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Discussions
The Watercooler
Anyone with skin allergies?
Top