Are itching and sneezing after touching hair symptoms of an allergy?
Patient: I think I m allergic to human hair and pet hair. Every time i bathe dogs or cats my arms and legs itch (i get in the tub with them for easier access). I also cut my boyfriend s hair every now and then and where the cut hair touches me i start to itch. I don t know if I sneeze or get stuffy because we have 2 cats and im allergic to cats definitely. Would i be allergic to hair in general or human hair or pet hair? Doctor: hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.these allergic reactions can be easily treated in Ayurveda.Allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to particular substances called allergens. These allergens may be food, pollen, dust, drugs, molds, air-borne, dog, cat, mushroom, soy, gluten, etc. Sometimes, it may be for short times or continue for longer periods.before going for treatment we should focus on to prevention of this problem.The main causes of allergy are:-1. Infectious diseases at childhood2 .Pollution3 .Food allergies to peanuts, pecans, pistachios, pine nuts, and walnuts etc.4. Latex sensitivity5. Hereditary6 .Hives7. Eczema8. Redness9. Swelling 10 Abdominal crampsYou can go for these test for your allergies:-1. Upper endoscopy.2. Skin Test for allergy.3. Blood test for allergies-RAST and ELISA.4. Food allergy testing.Doing yoga will also help you in this issue,the yoga's like:-1.Matsyasana:- It is a good aasana for those people who suffer from asthma, bronchitis and other lungs ailment thereby relieves congestion.2. Sarvangasana:- It  helps in clearing of exchange of gases through the nasal passage.3. Tadasana:- It improves concentration of mind and develop sense of balance.4. Padhastasana:- It improves concentration and helps to decongest the nose.5. Trikonasana:- It systematically revitalizes the entire body.6. Padmasana:- It induces mental calmness and helps to bring about physical health and mental equilibrium on permanent basis.7. Bhujangasana:- It expands the chest more than usual, helping to improve one’s breathing.8. Paschitmoasana:- It  tones all the abdominal organs, including the liver, pancreas, spleen, kidney and adrenal glands thus helps to mental calmness.9. Pavan Muktasana:- It relieves from abdominal ailments associated with malfunctioning of inefficient organs.You can see these yoga aasan in the internet for better understandings.Simple home remedies for allergy which you can do yourself at home itself:-1. Warm water gargling with salt helps to treat it.2. For inflamed eyes, use the mixture of lime+ mallow + chamomile tea.3. Quince + Honey + Lemon show a good impact on the throat.4. Eye irritation may be reduced washing it through cold water.5.Keep yourself away from allergens.6. Hot shower is effective to ward off allergen and may be used as skin.7. Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from pollen, mites, dust etc.8. Dust mites favour humid place that may spur the condition.9. Hay, straw and grass burning may make allergic patient vulnerable to the disease.10. For congested and inflammatory nose, use peppermint tea.11. Paste of sandalwood + lime juice, a best bet for the affected area.diet advice:- 1. Eat at least 2 hours before going to bed.2. Drinking warm water or herbal teas throughout the day is beneficial.3. Heavy foods including dairy products, fried foods, cold foods, rice, beans and legumes should be avoided.4. The use of spices, pickles and chilies in cooking should also be minimized Honey, nuts and seeds can be taken in moderate amount.5. Avoid excessive or physically demanding exercise.6.Bitter substance should be taken regularly.Ayurvedic medicines are having best results in allergic reactions take any of this will give good results:-1. Mahasudarshan Ghan Vati :- 1-0-1 AFTER FOOD.2. Panchnimba Churna:-  1 - 2 teaspoon with water twice a day.3. Raktashodhak Syrup:- 2 Spoon daily before bed.4. Haridrakhandam:- 10-15 grams twice daily with lukewarm milk.Children: ½ of the adult quantity.Hope this info was helpful.stay healthy,stay safe.