what to do for skin allergy - #23982
I am really struggling with this awful skin allergy that popped up out of nowhere a few weeks ago. It started as just a small rash on my arm, but now it's spread all over my body and it's super itchy, sometimes even painful, ugh! I've tried over-the-counter creams and antihistamines but nothing seems to work. I went to my doc and they said it might be hives or something and suggested I keep a diary of any foods or things that trigger it. Honestly, I’m at a loss. I’ve never had a skin allergy before, and it’s a bit overwhelming. I've also been noticing that certain fabrics irritate my skin more than others. Like, is this normal? What can I do for skin allergy issues like this? Should I be avoiding certain foods while figuring this out, or is there a better way to handle it? Was thinking about seeing a specialist too, but should I just go back to my primary care doc first? I really wanna get on top of this before it gets worse. Just feels like I’m in a constant battle with this skin allergy and not sure what to do! Any advice would be super appreciated!
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