What to do if you are allergic to mango? Here are some tips to help you deal with it

Among the common foods that can cause allergies, mango is one of the fruits that can cause allergies. So, what should you do if you have an allergic reaction after eating mangoes? Here are some tips for you.

1. Treat mango dermatitis.

The early treatment of mango dermatitis is generally to apply 3% boric acid solution to the affected area 2-3 times a day. At night, you can apply "Euzol" or "Fuqingsong" ointment on the surface of the affected area. At the same time, you can also take some anti-allergic drugs orally under the guidance of a doctor, such as promethazine, cyproheptadine, etc. If the patient's local symptoms are more severe and large blisters appear, you can also use some corticosteroid drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, while using various drugs for treatment, the patient should wash his face with cool water, and avoid using hot water and soap to wash his face to stop itching, and do not use various cosmetics and lipsticks on the face to avoid aggravating the condition. Doctors remind that mango dermatitis generally lasts one to two weeks. People who have suffered from mango dermatitis should not eat mangoes again. Otherwise, not only will mango dermatitis easily recur, but the condition will become more severe and difficult to treat.

2. Treatment of facial allergies caused by mango.

Mango is the fruit of the mango tree, an evergreen tree of the Anacardiaceae family. It contains mono- or dihydroxybenzene in its ingredients. Raw lacquer often causes allergies because of the presence of this antigen, especially in immature mangoes, which also contain aldehyde acid, which has a certain irritating effect on the skin and mucous membranes. "Mango dermatitis" generally occurs in areas that come into contact with mangoes and are not washed with water in time. It is more common in the corners of the mouth on both sides of the mouth, upper and lower jaws or cheeks. The rash is evenly or irregularly distributed light red spots, and dense and small papules can be seen on the erythema. The allergenic ingredients in the mango mentioned above will also produce cross-allergic reactions with many plants of the Anacardiaceae family, such as, etc. Experts recommend that you cut mangoes into small pieces before putting them in your mouth to prevent them from contacting your face.

3. Treatment of mango dermatitis.

Mango dermatitis is a type of allergic contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis is caused by the patient's special constitution, which will produce a type 4 allergic reaction to certain substances that come into contact with the skin, also known as a delayed allergic reaction, leading to eczema-like changes in the skin. These substances that cause allergies are called allergens. Repeated contact with allergens will repeatedly cause eczema reactions, and the reactions usually appear faster and stronger.