The most common allergic reactions on the skin nowadays are atopic dermatitis, angioedema, allergic contact dermatitis and urticaria. It is the response of the immune system to different irritants and allergen causing skin disorders, which at times serious cases.

Skin irritation that mostly affects the face, elbows and knees is called atope dermatitis and also known as eczema. Itching that can be severe sometimes is the most famous among other symptoms of dermatitis. Because of too much itchiness we cannot help our self to scratch it which can lead to a lesion that has the tendency to scale and flake which brings out to the secretion of bacterial and viral infections. To alleviate the most common triggers which are emotional stress, allergens, overheating or sweating, some foods and contact with some irritants like soaps, pets, wools and other agents we must first identify the antigen.

By angiodema, itching and redness did not take place but the allergy attack the soft tissue like the mouth, genitals and eyelids. In angioedema, you will notice the swelling in the deeper skin layers that sometimes connected with hives. One type of hives is the urticaria which is incredibly itchy and red.

Urticaria appears anywhere on the body and the swelling of the skin on the body range in size. Actually, even acute cases of hives that are associated with viral infections, food, drugs or latex there are still some people who suffer from chronic hives with various conditions like scratching, pressure and nerves where the elimination of the trigger does not have much effect on the course of the allergy practically everyday, for months and years without medical intervention or removal of the trigger depart.

Skin irritations and allergic reactions such as allergic contact dermatitis are triggered when the skin comes in contact with some allergic substance. This reaction starts after a day or two where the skin becomes red, itchy and inflamed. Sometimes, there may also be blisters. The most common cause for this skin irritation is poison ivy; but other plants, cosmetics, medications and metals can also trigger a reaction.

It is possible to treat allergic contact dermatitis by scrubbing the affected area with soap and water after its exposure to the allergen. Sometimes it may be necessary to take some prescribed antihistamine and cortisone medications, depending on the severity of the skin condition.

The best remedies for skin irritations and allergic reactions are witch hazel that acts as astringent that can relieve itchy skin rashes. It is also be used for treating sunburn. St. John’s Wort is effective in treating skin irritations and allergic reactions with its astringent properties.

Lastly aloe vera which produces the anti inflammatory, anti bacterial and anti fungal properties which used for minor skin irritations. These herbs are best remedies for skin irritations and allergic reactions.