The doctor listed the signs of an allergy to frost

A genetic predisposition, that is, the presence of bronchial asthma in relatives, as well as professional activity at low temperatures significantly increase the risk of developing allergies to cold. Alexander Umnov, senior lecturer at the Department of Surgery at the Medical Faculty of the State University of Education, told about this on Monday, January 19.

According to the doctor, the clinical manifestations of "frost allergy" are most often localized in open areas of the body, such as the face, ears, hands, nasal mucosa, upper respiratory tract and lips. Characteristic symptoms are hyperemia, swelling, itching of the skin, and in some cases, the formation of crusts with serous hemorrhagic discharge. Patients also complain of dryness, peeling and tightness of the skin in the area of the red border of the lips.

"Additionally, conjunctivitis, lacrimation, rhinitis with sneezing and nasal discharge, as well as bronchospasm may develop," said the expert in trouble with Lenta.Ru .

Umnov recommended treating exposed skin areas with special ointments before going outside in the cold season, and applying hygienic lipstick to the lips. If there is already an allergy on the skin, then it is necessary to apply an ointment or gel against allergies in order to relieve itching in advance and prevent further irritation in the cold, the doctor emphasized.

He added that an allergy to frost does not always occur for no reason, it is often provoked by health problems. 360.ru .

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