People with sensitive skin need to be always prepared and careful before and after playing Holi. There is no guarantee the colours used by others are non-toxic, or they know of your skin condition. Protecting your face, hair, eyes and all areas of skin exposed to the powders thrown on you is essential. It will save you from many medical problems that may occur. All kinds of hazardous chemicals are used in sprays and coloured water balloons. They cause rashes, dry skin and different allergies. 

Take care of your skin this Holi

Avigna Diagnostics offers practical safety tips to take care of your skin this Holi. This is the best way to prevent skin allergies and enjoy the festival.

This post also offers information on various tests done for skin allergies, just in case there are signs of reactions. Do not ignore them, as they lead to eczema, which deteriorates and spreads to other areas.

After enjoying the celebration

Once you have finished playing Holi, even with herbal colours, take care by doing the following things.

  • Keep the skin hydrated and moisturised after taking a shower.
  • Avoid applying creams or lotions containing AHA, fragrances, retinoids and sanitisers.
  • Use only lukewarm water to bathe, as hot water dries the skin and causes itchiness.
  • Let the surface area breathe, and wear soft cotton clothes.

Still, feeling itchy or dry in some areas?

If you see symptoms of redness, rashes or dryness, visit the doctor at least once. Going to any diagnostic labs for skin allergy tests is the first step to determining what else might be wrong.

Testing times

You may have to visit a dermatologist or a skin specialist if the condition persists. There are more than 50 substances which are detected during a test. Allergy testing diagnostic labs like Avigna conduct the following tests depending on a doctor’s prescription.

  1. Puncture, prick or scratch test on the surface of the skin.
  2. An intradermal test is done with an injection. A tiny needle is inserted below the skin’s surface to determine which allergen is causing the problem.

Allergy testing diagnostic labs

It also depends on how long an allergy condition may last. Ask your doctor about testing options available before the treatment and medication are given.

Be careful and alert

If you already have a history of allergies, then being careful is the only option, even with herbal colours, to play Holi. Even outside food and sweets during celebrations can be harmful. They create reactions and manifest in the body a day or two later.

Before playing Holi…

  1. Apply mustard oil on the face and exposed skin areas.
  2. Wear full-sleeved clothes so that the colours do not penetrate the skin and cause reactions.
  3. Apply sunscreen and wear goggles to protect the eyes.
  4. Keep cuts and wounds taped with a bandage. It will prevent colours from entering the flesh.
  5. Ensure that you and the children do not stay long in wet clothes.
  6. Keep hydrated and play safe.

Here’s wishing everyone a safe Holi and happiness this year from the Avigna Diagnostic team.

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