Whats Causing Your Red Itchy Skin
Dust Mite Allergy: when your skin comes into contact with dust mite allergens it triggers a immune response making your skin red and itchy
Allergic Foods- Eating specific foods your intollerant or allergic to will cause an allergic response throughout your body which will include red itchy skin
High Histamine Food- Histamine is a natural chemical in the body that's released during an allergic response. Eating foods high in histamine can trigger similar symptoms to an allergic reaction.
Household Irritants- every product in your house can react with your skin from body soap, laundry detergent, makeup, cleaning products they all can cause skin irritation.
remember it could be one or all of the above problems.
- Eliminate Dust Mites by following our guide here
- Change your diet here
- look at each chemical / cream / soap etc. that you have in your home and assess if it could be causing skin irritation
Where Red Itchy Skin Can Occur and Treatments
the location of irritatiion can help determine where the problem is for each patch determine:
Do you apply a specific product / chemical only to this area? perfurmes, moistueriser or makeup
Does this area get exposed more to something more? an exmaple at night could be you wear pjamas to bed but your bare face touches your pillow case
Sweat? Do you sweat more in this location - sweat can contain irritants based on your diet
Red Patches on the Face
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What it might look like:
Inflamed, red areas on your face. These patches might itch, but not always. -
How dust mites cause it:
Dust mites thrive in pillows and bedding. Prolonged contact with dust mite allergens while sleeping can irritate sensitive skin on the face. -
Tips for relief:
Wash pillowcases frequently in hot water, use dust-mite-proof pillow covers, and vacuum your bedroom regularly with a HEPA filter vacuum.
Red Patches on the Legs
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What it might look like:
Large or small red patches on your legs, which might or might not be itchy. Often on the joints -
How dust mites cause it:
Dust mite allergens can settle in carpets or blankets, coming into contact with your legs when you sit or sleep. -
Tips for relief:
Use allergen-proof bedding, wash throw blankets often, and steam-clean carpets to reduce allergen build-up.
How To Fix Your Red Itchy Skin
Red Itchy Spots and Bumps on Skin
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What it might look like:
Raised, red bumps that feel itchy and might appear in clusters. -
How dust mites cause it:
Skin reactions to dust mites can mimic hives or allergic dermatitis, causing itchy, inflamed bumps. -
Tips for relief:
Use hypoallergenic skincare products to avoid further irritation, and reduce dust mite exposure with air purifiers and regular cleaning.
Small Red Dots on Skin
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What it might look like:
Tiny red dots scattered on your skin, which might or might not itch. -
How dust mites cause it:
Prolonged exposure to dust mites can lead to skin sensitivity, causing small, pinpoint irritations over time. -
Tips for relief:
Protect your skin with a dust-mite-resistant mattress cover and wash your bedding weekly at 60°C or higher.
Random Itchy Bumps That Come and Go
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What it might look like:
Itchy, inflamed bumps that appear and disappear suddenly, sometimes in different areas. -
How dust mites cause it:
Allergic reactions to dust mite waste can trigger hives, which often appear as random itchy bumps. -
Tips for relief:
Identify triggers by monitoring your environment - what has changed in the last few days that could of triggered it? Diet, new clothes, new washing detergent, pets or a change of weather - take antihistamines, and deep-clean areas with high dust mite exposure like couches and rugs.
