Allergy on the legs is a fairly common type of disease, the nature of which is determined by the type of stimulus and individual reactions of the body. In most cases, allergic manifestations localized to the skin of the legs are associated with the effects of the following allergens:
- synthetic socks, stockings, pantyhose;
- poor-quality footwear;
- means of household chemical goods;
- low temperature of air;
- plants;
- insect bites;
- Food;
- cosmetical tools;
- medicines;
- solar radiation;
- stress.
Symptoms of leg allergy
Allergies can be accompanied by the appearance on the skin of the legs of the following changes:
- Urticaria - strongly itching flat pink blisters that appear immediately after the stimulus and can reach the size of large plaques (usually associated with external allergens);
- rash with allergies - multiple red spots on the legs of different shapes and sizes, provoked by both external and internal factors, which may be accompanied by itching, burning;
- eczema - inflammation on the skin, accompanied by the appearance of blisters, redness, intense itching, and in the future - crusts, peeling, erosion;
- vesicles - tubercles, filled with liquid contents, causing burning and soreness;
- severe dry skin and peeling, often accompanied by itching;
- puffiness - dense swelling in a certain area.
Often, allergies on the legs occur in the area of the feet, fingers, legs.
Treatment of allergies on the legs
When developing allergic manifestations, it is important to identify the irritant and exclude contact with it. Of drugs, it is usually sufficient to prescribe local remedies for feet allergies in the form of ointments, creams, gels. It can be both non-hormonal drugs (Fenistil-gel, Psilo-balm), and external corticosteroids ( Advantan , Elokom, Apulein). When choosing cosmetics for foot care, it is recommended to give preference to the means for atopic skin.