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Allergy Causes

Written by - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Nov 04, 2016

What are the Causes of Allergy?

Pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, food, insect stings and medicines often cause allergy.

Anything can act as an allergen if the system is sensitive to it, but the most common allergens are -

Pollen
Dust
Dust mites
Mold
Mildew
Cat and dog dander
Foods such as peanuts, eggs, milk and shellfish
Drugs such as penicillin and anesthetics
Certain chemicals
Bee stings
Injury
Hot or cold temperature
Exercise
Stress

Published on Sep 24, 2014
Last Updated on Nov 04, 2016

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syed-ai

I am Suffering from skin allergy since last 5 years Atarax, Lerodad, Zyrtec and other Allergic tablets give me relief for 5 days. I have consulted to several doctors and did many tests and every result is normal. I was in relief until I ate tablets. Once tablets are finished, after the 5 days, allergy starts again. I thought its kind of some food allergy and stopped outside food and started eating healthy food, stopped eating non-veg, but still same. Kindly Suggest.

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Bon19

I was diagnosed with shingles three weeks ago, the medication gave me an allergic reaction, I am still taking more medication because my head will not stop itching and my ears are swollen, I have never felt so rough

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jamesmathew389

The allergies can be different as the causes for it appears to be different but if not treated properly may causes serious problem on body. 24 Hour Emergency Room Houston

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crystal79

I just noticed faint white sploches on my legs and upper thighs look like polka dots,dime size and some smaller.Some of them have tiny red pimple like spots in center. when i rub my legs they disapear for a second and then slowly reappear.I am someone that my feet will turn purple easy and i have sensitve skin as iam getting older i'am 32 years old female.Have been spending more time outside could it be an allergy.

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ashokmay1956

I am Suffering from skin allergy since last years leo citrazine tablet give relief for 3 days kindly suggest remedy

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