Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a skin irritation manifested by intense itchiness which has the tendency of scratching, resulting to lesions which will cause bacterial or viral infections. This would scale and flake later on. It usually affects the face, elbows, and knees. Emotional and physical stress, allergens, sensitivity to foods, soaps, pets, wool and other agents that came in contact with are the common triggers. In treating this, identifying the antigen is vital.

With angioedema, you find swelling in the deeper skin layers and it is sometimes connected with hives. There is no itching or redness here; while the allergy takes place in soft tissue like the mouth, genitals and eyelids.

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.

Another type is allergic contact dermatitis; poison ivy is the most common cause of this reaction along with other triggers like cosmetics, medications, metals and some plants. It usually begins two days after the contact with allergen causing red, itchy and inflamed skin, with blisters sometimes.

To alleviate allergic contact dermatitis, wash the affected site with soap and water after contact with allergen. Taking antihistamine and cortisone medication may be helpful depending on the severity of the skin reaction.

Some herbal plants are effective in treating skin irritations and allergic reactions such as Jewel Weed and Wild Pansy. St. Johns Wort and Witch Hazel has astringent effect that relieves itchiness and rashes. Witch Hazel is also good treatment for sunburn.

Anti inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti fungal are the properties of Aloe Vera making it a good remedy for minor skin irritations.