Questions and Answers

Yes, adults can develop environmental allergies at any age. Asthma can develop during adulthood as well. A runny nose isn’t always a sign of allergies, though. Older individuals may experience a runny nose due to age-related physical changes — some people, as they age, develop overactive tear ducts and nasal secretions (it’s called cholinergic hyperactivity). […] Read More

If you know what clothing causes your rash, and you stop wearing it, the rash usually goes away by itself, and you don’t need medications. But if the condition is serious, the doctor may treat you with antihistamines, moisture creams, or steroids to give you some relief while your rash goes away. Try an oatmeal […] Read More

The first thing is to stop wearing the item that bothers you. Your skin will most likely clear up within a few weeks. You can also: Wear natural fibers and loose clothes to help cut how much you sweat. Choose light-colored garments with less dye in them. Avoid items labeled “wash separately.” They’re more likely […] Read More

Women are more likely to have it because they more often wear tight-fitting clothes. So are obese people when they overheat and sweat. People with atopic dermatitis, a skin disease that affects mostly children, are also more likely to get textile dermatitis. Where you work also matters. People with jobs in hot and humid places, […] Read More

Look for redness, scaly skin, or itchy areas. Sometimes they pop up within hours after you put on your clothes, or they may take days or weeks to appear. Some people can wear the same item for years before a rash breaks out. Symptoms often begin in the folds of your skin or other areas […] Read More

Since clothing is in close contact with your skin most of the day, it’s no surprise that your shirts, pants, and undies can cause skin problems. Any kind of fiber can bring on a rash, but you’re more likely to get textile dermatitis from clothes made with synthetics such as polyester, rayon, nylon, spandex, or […] Read More

You can find treatment options for mild to moderate allergic reactions. Antihistamines and decongestants can help treat certain symptoms, as can nasal sprays. If you have allergic-type asthma, your doctor might also prescribe an inhaler to ease attacks. Or they may inject a special antibody to manage symptoms. If you don’t get enough relief by […] Read More

Yes. Stress doesn’t cause allergies, but it can make an existing reaction worse by increasing the level of histamine in your bloodstream. This powerful substance can lead to allergy-like symptoms. Read More

The type of pollen that causes allergy symptoms comes from plants (trees, grasses, and weeds) that typically don’t bear fruit or flowers. They make lots of small, light, dry granules that can float in the wind for miles. Common plant allergens include: Weeds: ragweed, sagebrush, redroot pigweed, lamb’s quarters, goosefoot, tumbleweed (Russian thistle), and English […] Read More

“Hypo” means under or less than, so it’s a product that’s less likely to trigger an allergic reaction. Many things we use every day, like cleansers, soaps, deodorants, makeup, and even mouthwash, have ingredients that can trigger a skin allergy. When you expose your skin to these ingredients, most often fragrances and chemicals used as […] Read More