Allergy to sand? Who it strikes and how it is: the details on this very particular pathology, which can limit many species in summer.
When we talk about summer, we mainly think about sun, heat, sea and sand; there are many people who, to spend relaxing moments with friends and relatives, decide to go daily to the beach or to well-known seaside resorts.
But perhaps few know that there is also a particular type of allergy which includes discomfort caused by sand; here’s what it is and who could affect this skin discomfort.
Allergy to sand? Who affects and how it is
There are two different ways in which what is commonly referred to as ‘sand allergy’ can occur; infectiously and irritatively, obviously due to different factors.
As reported by meyer.it, there are various discomfort to the skin of an infectious nature when coming into contact with the sand; the most common is surely impetigo, caused by the strep bacteria (or staph) and which can arise in case of already open wounds.
For those with very delicate skin, salt and sand can lead to irritation or inflammation, evident through red and itchy spots; therefore, in the event that you swim in the sea, it is always good take a shower with fresh water to remove salt residues and not only from the skin, perhaps even succeeding if possible use a mild detergent and change the costume.
All this is also useful to avoid the dermatitis called ‘bather’s’, caused by the infection of the cercariae parasite; to avoid it is it is good not to let the child stay on the shore for too longas well as avoiding beaches frequented by too many birds.
When it comes to children on the beach, you need even more care and attention; never forget to put the cream onas it would be better (as the Mammastobene website advises) than leave the nails short, in order to avoid the nesting of germs. In case of serious and persistent skin problems, it is necessary to consult an expert dermatologist, who will be able to analyze your specific case.