Strawberry is among the fruits that give health to our body with its high antioxidant content and rich vitamin C. Strawberries, which are used in many desserts due to both their taste and smell, are also widely seen in the cosmetics sector.
Dermatology Specialist Dr. Aykut Aldemir warned against the risk, saying that one of the common food allergies is strawberry allergy, and that it can cause various reactions in allergy-prone and sensitive bodies.
ALLERGIES DON’T COME THROUGH FOOD ONLY
Stating that the only reason for the emergence of strawberry allergy is not the consumption of strawberries as food, Aldemir said, “Strawberry allergy, which is caused by a protein in the fruit family to which strawberries belong, can show symptoms in the body due to many different reasons. The main reason for the occurrence of strawberry allergy is the consumption of strawberries orally and its direct involvement in the digestive system. However, the only reason for the emergence of strawberry allergy is not the consumption of strawberries as food. The fact that cosmetic products such as shampoo, hand cream, body spray or lip balm contain strawberries and their contact with the skin can also cause allergic reactions.
ATTENTION TO THESE SYMPTOMS
Aldemir listed the symptoms of people with strawberry allergy as follows:
“Redness or itching in various parts of the skin, skin rash and eczema, itching and burning sensation in the eyes, watering in the eyes, itching and pain in the nose, itching and tingling sensation in the mouth and lips, redness or itching in various parts of the skin, skin rash and eczema, nausea , severe abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, mucosal irritation and runny nose, coughing and sneezing, abdominal bloating and gas, nausea, and severe abdominal pain are the symptoms seen in those who are allergic to strawberries. But in some people and situations, much more serious reactions can develop.”
IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALLERGY WITH THE RIGHT TREATMENT
Stating that it is possible to minimize or completely eliminate the symptoms of strawberry allergy, Aldemir said, “As with all food allergies, there is no definitive treatment for strawberry allergies. When it is understood that there is a strawberry allergy, a doctor must be consulted. It is possible to minimize or completely eliminate the symptoms of allergy. However, in the case of severe symptoms that can be life-threatening such as obstruction of the respiratory tract or accelerated heartbeat, and in cases such as anaphylactic shock, medication must be injected, so the treatment must be continued in the hospital environment and accompanied by an allergist. he said.
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