Question: As summer begins, I experience skin itching. Is it a generalized allergy? Is it hives? What could be the cause? ㅠ_ㅠ

Athlete's foot is a skin condition caused by a fungus and is most commonly seen at dermatology clinics during the summer.

It commonly occurs on the soles of the feet or in the groin area, but it can also occur on the fingernails and toenails.

Another disease caused by mold is tinea, which occurs frequently during the summer.

It often occurs in people who sweat a lot, or in jobs and environments where sweating is frequent.

Wiping off sweat immediately and keeping the skin dry and fresh is said to be important for prevention and treatment...

But I am also someone who sweats a lot...

However, it's neither the sole of the foot, the groin, nor the fingernails or toenails...

I don't think it's mold.

 

 

The second is atopic dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis is a condition that typically worsens during winter, but...

It seems that some people experience worsening symptoms during the summer when they sweat a lot.

When it's hot and you sweat excessively or the surrounding environment is hot, you can suffer just as much as in winter.

Therefore, avoid going out during the midday when the sun is strong, and try not to sweat excessively.

It is necessary to maintain appropriate temperature and humidity levels when putting children to sleep.

However... I have atopic dermatitis, so I don't suffer during winter... I don't think this is it either...

 

 

Third is seborrheic dermatitis

 

Seborrheic dermatitis is not heavily affected by the seasons, but people with seborrheic dermatitis often experience worsening symptoms due to sweating caused by hot weather.

It is often said that when you're excited on vacation, staying up later than usual and overindulging in alcohol can worsen the condition...

Since I did not have seborrheic dermatitis, I will pass on this as well...

 

 

The fourth is hives.

 

Hives are a common skin condition that even healthy people can experience once or twice in their lifetime.

The causes are quite diverse, and it often occurs during the summer vacation season when people consume a variety of foods.

The skin develops lesions called angioedema, which swell in various shapes and appear and disappear all over the body. While some mild cases do not require treatment, there are times when symptoms can become severe, such as causing discomfort or difficulty breathing, so caution is advised.

In the case of food, it often occurs due to seafood, so people who have previously experienced hives from this food should be especially careful.

But I haven't gone on summer vacation yet...

I have never had hives caused by food during summer vacation.

Still... could it be hives caused by summer fruits?

Suddenly developed a change in constitution, possibly due to hives caused by peaches or other factors?

But... I started itching even before eating the peach... you know... hmm... ㅠㅠ

 

 

Fifth is acne.

 

People with acne often experience worsening of their existing acne during the summer when they sweat a lot, because heat causes increased sebum secretion.

It's not an acne-prone skin, but with the start of summer, small pimples temporarily appeared on my forehead.

Suddenly, a lot of back acne appeared all at once...

Could this also be due to increased sebum secretion?

However... those things... disappeared after about two weeks for some reason...

It seems different from the current itchiness...

 

First of all, for those with acne during the summer, it is important to regularly use a dedicated acne cleanser to wipe away excess oil secretion. If scars are left untreated properly, they tend not to fade easily.

 

 

The sixth is sunburn.

 

 

Skin burns are also a common skin condition during the summer! However...

My skin isn't itchy due to burns, so I'll pass on this too...

Oh! To prevent skin burns, try to avoid going out from 12 PM to 3 or 4 PM when the sunlight is strongest.

When going out, try to cover yourself as much as possible with a hat and parasol, and be sure to apply sunscreen even in the shade.

It's better to wear dark-colored clothes...

If the burn is mild enough to cause redness of the skin, applying cold water compresses will help improve it. However, if blisters form and itching becomes severe, please be sure to visit a hospital.

 

 

The seventh is insect injury.

Itching caused by insect bites! Whether it's mosquitoes or anything else...

My itch isn't like this... Pass...

In any case, when bitten by mosquitoes or other insects, applying an ointment containing steroids is usually sufficient. However, in some cases, bacterial infection or allergic reactions can lead to serious situations, so if symptoms are not ordinary, do not delay and visit a hospital immediately.

 

Eighth is light allergy.

 

It is commonly called sun allergy, but photosensitive skin is mainly caused by genetics or immune system abnormalities.

When the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays, the immune defense system reacts sensitively, leading to various allergic symptoms.

The weaker the skin's immunity, the more severe the symptoms tend to become.

Conversely, it is also a disease that can occur when your tolerance to ultraviolet rays weakens due to not being exposed to sunlight enough.

 

Here... a sudden thought!!

I started wearing shorts and short-sleeved shirts, and the itching began...

Then, the area hidden by the clothes is exposed... and comes into contact with the sunlight...

Is this the itching caused by that???????

 

There are several types of photosensitive allergies.

 

1. Cholinergic Urticaria!

There is cholinergic allergy that occurs as body temperature rises in hot weather.

Urticaria, a skin condition characterized by intense itching, is experienced at least once in a lifetime by about 20% of the population.

Cholinergic urticaria is caused by various factors such as sudden exposure to heat or emotional changes.

It is a disease that occurs mainly when body temperature rises.

As excess heat produced within the body cannot be expelled and accumulates inside

It is described as a phenomenon where bumps rise up, similar to being bitten by a mosquito.

 

When we were young, our mother suffered from this cholinergic urticaria.

When immense stress builds up... that anger manifests as hives.

It really came all over my body in a bumpy and severe way...

As the cause of the stress disappeared... my mother's hives also went away...

 

First of all, my skin... this cholinergic urticaria is not it...

 

2. Sunlight Urticaria

As the mediating substances related to ultraviolet rays increase the permeability of skin capillaries and small veins

It is said to be a type of skin alteration reaction caused by proteins and fluids leaking out of blood vessels.

Swelling or hives on areas exposed to sunlight accompanied by itching appeared and then

It is characterized by returning to normal after a few hours, with symptoms appearing more severely on the body or limbs rather than the face or hands.

In particular, the less exposed areas tend to show more severe symptoms...

Urticaria that occurs when a person with a UV-sensitive constitution is exposed to sunlight...

 

Ah!!! Just by looking at the picture, I think it looks the most like the itchy area on my body...

And it appears on the body and limbs more than on the face or hands!!!

It is most likely sun allergy...

 

3. Polymorphic rash

The cause is not clear, but it is said to be an acquired, idiopathic disease that occurs frequently mainly in young adult women.

It is characterized by the appearance of various rashes such as papules, blisters, eczema, and vesicles after sun exposure on skin that is sensitive to specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light. The skin components stimulated by sunlight are recognized by our body as foreign substances, leading to an allergic reaction mediated by the immune system.

Symptoms occur within 30 minutes to several hours after sun exposure, persist, and typically disappear after about two weeks, showing a pattern of recurring annually. They mainly appear on the neck, front of the chest, back of the hands, arms, and outer parts of the legs.

 

It seems similar, but since it's not in blister, eczema, or vesicle form... I don't think it's that either.

 

 

Then my skin... seems most similar to sun allergy, right?

Why is my skin... so itchy due to what?

 

Honestly, I wonder if I should go to the dermatologist, but...

Once again, I have to settle down and work, and after work, I need to take care of the children...

I also have to be hospitalized at another hospital on Friday...

I was going to take a half-day off and go to the dermatologist because it was getting worse again...

Because my second child was hospitalized with pneumonia/gastroenteritis...

The vacation... I had to take care of the child, so I turned there... haha...

 

Sigh... First, I'll take care of the backlog of work this week.

Next week, I also need to go on vacation... For now, I should have a good vacation and come back.

 

Oh, right!!!

Methods to prevent light allergy include~

Apply sunscreen frequently!

Avoid exposure to the sun!

Wear skin protection equipment!

So..

Apply sunscreen thoroughly on the arms and legs as well.

I need to pack a thin long-sleeve shirt... and go on vacation...