Rx for skin allergy

MANILA, Philippines - In the country, skin allergy in children is often taken for granted. Unlike colds and coughs, which most parents see as reason enough to head to the nearest drugstore, skin allergies are perceived to be normal, and thus, not a cause for alarm.

But according to allergy experts in the Philippines, there have been an increasing number of allergy-related diseases over the years. And with the Filipino public not yet fully educated about this growing problem, it is expected that cases will continue to rise.

Allergies are actually immune-related illnesses that are the body’s response to environmental substances that, while other individuals may possibly find harmless, could trigger allergic reactions to those who are sensitive to the said substance. 

As with many diseases, prevention is better than cure when it comes to skin allergies. It is important to opt for hypoallergenic alternatives for common household products, such as the recently-introduced Del Hypoallergenic Fabric Softener, which has been tested to be skin-friendly even for children.

Without a doubt, the rising phenomenon of skin allergies needs to elicit a proactive response from everyone, especially among parents for their children’s sake. That is why it is important to be constantly vigilant in identifying whether the products one uses actually pose a threat to one’s health, and then act to address the problem.