Seasonal skin allergies
Release time : 06/09/2025 09:30:01
Babies' skin is delicate and fragile. When the seasons change and the climate changes, the baby's skin will be prone to problems at night and day temperature differences.
This condition is commonly referred to as seasonal dermatitis.
So what is seasonal dermatitis? What should we do if our baby has this condition? Let's find out.
Seasonal Dermatitis: Seasonal dermatitis is a type of contact dermatitis that occurs repeatedly during the spring and autumn seasons, caused by pollen exposure.
Due to various environmental factors, bacteria spores and pollen among other allergens released by the air are distributed throughout the body, causing compounds such as histamine to be released in almost every tissue. This results in symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, and puffy eyes.
This leads to a variety of allergic reactions, including itchy skin, rashes and scaly patches, peeling, and facial flushing with varying shades of red and white.
Clinical manifestations include seasonal sudden onset, with rashes predominantly localized to the face and neck, presenting as mild erythema and swelling, slightly elevated or accompanied by a few millimeter-sized red papules.
Some present with erythema or edema around the eyelids or neck, with minimal edema.
Some may exhibit eczematous changes, with mild parakeratotic lesions and occasional scale-like flakes of skin.
Frequently accompanied by itching, recurrent in nature each year, and can spontaneously resolve.
Common symptoms include: 1. Redness, itching, and swelling of the skin under sterile conditions, commonly seen in individuals with congenital fragile skin.
2. Skin allergies are easily triggered by seasonal changes, and individuals with weaker UV resistance can be sensitized to synthetic fabrics, strong perfumes, and changes in water quality.
The causes of skin allergies are mainly due to the intake of seafood, contact or use of metals, exposure to plant pollen and insect reactions.
3. Various reasons lead to the absence of capillary congestion, causing circulatory disorders and consequently causing skin allergies.
Seasonal allergic dermatitis is caused by allergenic factors, among which there are several types of allergens such as inhaled and ingested allergens.
1. Inhalant allergens: Pollen, willow catkins, dust, mites, animal dander, cooking fumes, paint, car exhaust, gas fumes, cigarette smoke, etc.
2. Ingestive Allergens: Milk, eggs, fish and shrimp, beef and mutton, seafood, animal fats, heterologous proteins, alcohol, drugs, antimicrobials, antibiotics, sesame oil, fragrances, garlic, ginger, shallots, some vegetables, fruits, etc.
3. Contact Allergens: Cold and hot air, ultraviolet rays, radiation, cosmetics, shampoo, detergent, hair dye, soap, synthetic fiber products, plastics, metal jewelry (watches, necklaces, rings, earrings), bacteria, molds, viruses, parasites, etc.
4. Injection-based Allergens: Penicillin, streptomycin, heterologous serum, etc.
5. Allergens include self-antigens that are caused by biologic and chemical factors such as mental stress, work pressure, microbial infection, ionizing radiation, burns, etc., which result in the alteration of structure or composition of the body tissue. Self-antigens released from external injuries or infections may also be allergens.
What should be done about seasonal skin allergies? Seasonal skin allergies are a common condition in everyday life, especially in children. Next, we will introduce some treatment methods for seasonal skin allergies from the aspects of diet and daily care.
In terms of diet, pay attention to giving your baby a nutritious and balanced diet. Eat more milk, freshwater fish, soy products, fresh vegetables and fruits to enhance skin resistance.
Avoid eating saltwater fish, shrimp, crabs and other foods that can cause allergies.
2. If your baby is allergic, you should avoid contact with cosmetics. Mothers who often contact your child should not use too much cosmetics. Do not change cosmetics frequently. Skin care products that contain too much spices and are too acidic and alkaline should not be used.
High-end cosmetics contain complex chemical components and spices, which have many opportunities for sensitization.
3. After your baby has skin allergies, do not wash your face with too hot water to avoid irritating the skin, let alone use soap. The alkali in it will aggravate the symptoms of skin allergies.
Wash your face with a gentle facial cleanser without applying any skin care products. Use your fingers to massage your face gently (it is better to tap with your fingers, and do not use too much force to avoid causing dermatitis) to relax the facial muscles and promote normal blood circulation., will also accelerate the recovery of skin allergies.
You can also try some first aid tips, such as applying ice to the red and swollen area, taking milk from the refrigerator, mixing it with water and then applying it to the affected area with a clean cloth, which can reduce the risk of inflammation.
Treatment of seasonal skin allergies, different drugs should be selected for different degrees of seasonal skin allergies.
For babies, it is important to follow the doctor's advice when taking medication.
1. Mild seasonal facial dermatitis manifests as mild erythema and edema without significant swelling, mild itching of the skin, and sometimes accompanied by fine scale-like scales.
At this time, the choice of prednisolone acetate ointment with minimal side effects can be made. This medication is a corticosteroid and has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and itching-relieving effects. It is applied once daily topically.
Alternatively, hydrocortisone butyrate cream may be selected. This medication contains corticosteroids and has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and antipruritic effects when applied topically. It is used locally twice daily.
2. Moderate seasonal facial dermatitis with mild swelling, erythema, papules, and severe pruritus accompanied by fine scale-like flakes.
At this time, it is advisable to first employ a 2% boric acid solution for cold wet compressation: Soak four to six layers of gauze in water and wring out until they are not dripping. Apply this to the facial erythema area for 15-20 minutes.
During the wet compress application, ensure the gauze remains cold and moist. After the wet compress is applied, gently wipe the skin with a dry cloth, then apply a topical cream such as mometasone furoate or hydrocortisone butyrate to the affected area.
At the same time, comply with medical advice and take oral antiallergic medication.
3. Severe seasonal facial dermatitis manifests as erythema, papules, exudates, and eczema-like changes, or mild lichenification of the skin, often accompanied by severe itching.
Patients should go to the hospital for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.
Prevention of seasonal skin allergies. Although seasonal skin allergies occur more frequently in children, it is not inevitable that your baby will have seasonal skin allergies. If preventive measures are taken, we can still effectively prevent them. The main points are as follows: First of all, in terms of clothing selection, mothers should choose pure cotton clothing for their babies, and never choose clothing that contains chemicals. Because the baby's skin is relatively delicate, and if it is allergic, once you wear clothing containing chemicals, allergic reactions can easily occur.
Moreover, it is advisable to choose laundry products with fewer chemicals.
Your baby's toiletries should also be mild and non-irritating.
Secondly, we must strengthen the cleaning and organization of the home environment.
Because children who are prone to allergies are generally allergic to mites, it is necessary to collect decorations that are easily stained with dust and difficult to clean in the home. At the same time, clean the home frequently. Any sanitary dead spots must be cleaned. Make sure to clean them frequently, and cotton quilts in winter should be exposed to the sun more.
Make sure to keep the air clear at home in spring.
Thirdly, children with allergies should pay more attention to their diet. Avoid cold food, and eat less foods that can easily cause allergies, such as milk, eggs, peanuts, chocolate, mangoes, seafood and other foods.
At the same time, you should supplement more vitamins, which can improve your baby's immunity.
Finally, parents should take their babies more for physical exercise, which can improve their babies 'immunity. Studies have shown that improved immunity can effectively reduce allergies in babies.
The medical content mentioned in this text is for reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
If you feel unwell, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately, and the medical diagnosis and treatment will be subject to offline diagnosis.