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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Patches On Skin Due To Dust Allergy
I am allergic to dust. Whenever I am exposed to dust, I get itchy patches on my skin and eventually leaves mark on my skin. I am 21 years old and I have been suffering from this since I was about 10. I had many medical treatments but they didn't seemed to help.Please help.
Fri, 9 May 2014
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Allergy to dust is a common problem. In your home, the use of pillow and bed casings would help. In addition there are other tips that would help in your home environment such as:
(1)wash bedding in very hot water to kill dust mites
(2)clean bare floors with a damp cloth or mop
(3)vacuum twice a week
(4)may have to replace any drapes,
The use of oral anti histamines and singulair would also be helpful. Singulair helps to reduce allergic response.
You may want to consider consulting an allergist.
I hope this helps
Allergy to dust is a common problem. In your home, the use of pillow and bed casings would help. In addition there are other tips that would help in your home environment such as:
(1)wash bedding in very hot water to kill dust mites
(2)clean bare floors with a damp cloth or mop
(3)vacuum twice a week
(4)may have to replace any drapes,
The use of oral anti histamines and singulair would also be helpful. Singulair helps to reduce allergic response.
You may want to consider consulting an allergist.
I hope this helps
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