Allergic contact dermatitis is a skin reaction caused by contact of the skin with certain foreign substances. Skin inflammation and urticaria are hallmark symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis because the body's immune system considers the substance to be toxic or pathogenic. Apple cider vinegar is a folk treatment commonly used to improve digestion, although some anecdotal reports claim that consumption or application to the skin can help with allergic reactions. If you have a rash again, talk to your doctor or allergy specialist.
A bottle of apple cider vinegar and a few apples and a cup of vinegar and a spoon. (Source: ThamKC / iStock / Getty Images) Allergic contact dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis is basically a hypersensitivity reaction to environmental factors. It is caused by an allergen or substance that causes an immune response to the skin, unlike irritants that cause damage to the body or damage the skin. Common causes of allergic contact dermatitis include detergents, industrial cleaners, soaps, perfumes, heavy metals, synthetic fibers and food additives. According to the "Functional Medicine Textbook," the first sign of an allergic reaction is a rash or lesion at the site of exposure. Itchy rashes are often lifted up and form pustules or blisters that ooze out over time and become hard or scaly. Interestingly, allergic contact dermatitis usually occurs around the day of exposure, rather than intramuscular injection. Once you have an allergic reaction to a substance, it may trigger the same reaction in future exposures.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting relatively unfiltered juice. Red apple. Apple cider vinegar is especially rich in acetic acid, but also contains malic acid, citric acid and ascorbic acid. As a folk therapy, it has a long history as a source of digestive aids and vitamin C. According to "Natural Standard Herbs and Supplementary References", studies have confirmed that it has antioxidant and antibacterial properties. With regard to allergic contact dermatitis, apple cider vinegar is usually applied to inflamed skin and sometimes mixed with honey. The aim is to disinfect the area and reduce inflammation and irritation, although no studies have confirmed its effectiveness. In addition, it is sometimes recommended to use apple cider vinegar for internal consumption to combat allergic reactions. The logic is that better digestion of food can reduce the risk of immune response to undigested proteins. indigestionWhether it is related to allergic contact dermatitis is not clear.
Notes
Due to the acidity of vinegar, excessive apple cider vinegar can exert excessive irritation on inflamed skin. Therefore, it may be a better idea to dilute vinegar with purified water before using vinegar for rashes. In addition, when using apple cider vinegar or any other remedy, be careful not to scratch the affected area as doing so will make the problem worse and may spread the bacteria from any pustule. If the condition worsens or does not improve after a week or so, please contact a dermatologist.
Other Natural Therapies
Once you know what is causing your allergic reaction, you should try to avoid allergens, although some home remedies may also help. In addition to apple cider vinegar and honey, other natural compounds that can be safely applied to inflamed skin include aloe vera juice or gel, glycerin, warm salt water, cold tea bags and calendula gel.
