What is Spongiotic Dermatitis
Spongiotic dermatitis is a general term used to describe contact dermatitis. It is usually caused by coming in contact with an allergen (substance that causes an allergic reaction) that shows up in the form of spongey looking hives - hence the name - "spongiotic dermatitis." The lymphatic nodes and ducts fill up with histamines and other fluid substances. The eyes, lips and skin can fill with pockets of fluids and histamines in response to the allergen.
Allergens are external such as poison ivy, chemicals, topically applied medicines, chemicals, hair and skin products, etc... It can also be caused by multiple allergies, asthma, hayfever, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, or atopic dermatitis.
Allergic reactions caused by internally taken medications cause a different form of dermatitis - not spongiotic.
The doctors sometimes prescribe a treatment of antihistamines (Allegra, sudafed....)and steroids if necessary. I'm not sure that dietary changes would produce much of an effect here. The primary remedy is to identify the allergen and avoid it at all costs. If you know what you are reacting to, by all means, run don't walk. If you don't know what you're reacting to, it could take a while. Future exposures could worsen the effect and increase your risks.
Swelling is a major concern here - externally and internally. The external swelling causes severe itching which could cause infection. Internal swelling could cause an irritation and closing of the nasal passages and airways. Very serious.
Allergens are external such as poison ivy, chemicals, topically applied medicines, chemicals, hair and skin products, etc... It can also be caused by multiple allergies, asthma, hayfever, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, or atopic dermatitis.
Allergic reactions caused by internally taken medications cause a different form of dermatitis - not spongiotic.
The doctors sometimes prescribe a treatment of antihistamines (Allegra, sudafed....)and steroids if necessary. I'm not sure that dietary changes would produce much of an effect here. The primary remedy is to identify the allergen and avoid it at all costs. If you know what you are reacting to, by all means, run don't walk. If you don't know what you're reacting to, it could take a while. Future exposures could worsen the effect and increase your risks.
Swelling is a major concern here - externally and internally. The external swelling causes severe itching which could cause infection. Internal swelling could cause an irritation and closing of the nasal passages and airways. Very serious.
posted by Madison @ 11:50 AM
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