Rarely Known Allergy Triggers – There are many things that can cause allergies in the body. There are several types of allergies that cannot be treated. There are even some types of allergies that are very annoying and cannot be overcome. The cause of the appearance of an allergic skin reaction can be identified by undergoing a skin allergy examination. This examination consists of a skin prick test, a patch test, and a skin injection test. This test is important to do to find out the cause of the allergy so that the treatment and prevention of allergies can be carried out effectively.

Allergies to pollen, dust, animal dander and peanuts may be common. However, there are also allergies to things that are less common. Here are some interesting cases found by experts.

1. Jewelry metal allergy
Silver-colored jewelry, which is generally made of nickel, is one of the causes of contact dermatitis.
This allergy is more experienced by women because women wear jewelry such as earrings, rings and necklaces more often than men. The problem of allergy to nickel can be solved by avoiding the use of nickel jewelry and switching to gold jewelry.

2. Detergent allergy
Detergents have a great smell, but they also contain some chemicals that are ‘hard’ for the skin. The ingredients in detergents, especially dyes and fragrances, can cause contact dermatitis, which is a red and itchy rash in certain areas.

This allergy can appear when first exposed to detergent or after repeated exposure. Most people can prevent the appearance of these allergies by using a detergent free of fragrances and dyes.

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3. Cosmetic allergies
Chemicals in cosmetics such as lotions and sunscreens can sometimes cause rashes. A dermatologist can diagnose through a patch test procedure (skin patch test). You can test yourself whether your skin is sensitive to certain cosmetic products, such as lotion or sunscreen.

The test can be done by applying a small amount of the product to the same skin area for 3 days at night before going to bed. If no rash appears by the end of day 3 or day 4, it means you can use the product without an allergic reaction.

4. Cold allergy
Cold allergies can occur due to a drastic and sudden drop in air temperature. Skin exposed to cold air will become red and itchy. Doctors can diagnose a cold allergy by placing an ice cube on the patient’s skin for 5 minutes and observing the reaction.

If you suffer from cold allergies, red bumps will appear a few minutes after the ice cubes are removed.