Temporary black henna tattoo, freezing water temperature or summer camp, here are some things that children with allergies should pay attention to in order to have a good holiday.
- Plan as many things as possible to avoid crises: presence of pollen, air conditioning, food, sports activity, swimming, etc.
- Stop your children from getting temporary black henna tattoos.
- Inform your child about his pathology without making him anxious. He grows more serenely and safely.
What kid doesn’t love the holidays? Those with allergies or asthma are no exception as many dangers await them. So that the holidays do not turn into a nightmare, Doctor Sophie Silcret-Grieu issued various recommendations during a webinar in early July organized by the Asthma and Allergies Association. Foresight is the key word in his message to parents. Many factors such as air conditioning, local climate pollens, the composition of new dishes, stress or pollution can cause an attack. So, the doctor enjoins them to ask as many questions as possible in advance about the conditions of transport, reception or accommodation. If necessary, they can discuss with the doctor to find solutions.
With regard to the stay of children in summer camp, she reminds us that it is necessary to discuss with the organizers but also the children. “Choose the right theme and the right place, you can imagine that you should not choose the horse riding formula if your child is allergic to animalsshe recalls. As at school, the organizers must know how to manage their substantive treatment. The more your child knows about his illness and how to manage it, the safer he will be. Then you have to find a good balance between responsibility and the normal carelessness of children.”
Danger of temporary tattoos
The allergist notably recalled the danger of giving in to ephemeral black henna-based tattoos. “Every year, although we try to inform, it continues! she exasperates. We see on the edge of the beaches proposals for tattoos that we are told are henna. In fact it’s not henna at all, it’s a dye identical to that of hair dyes but at an absolutely enormous concentration and not normally tolerated. It causes very severe contact allergies which then causes eczema and prohibits the use of hair dye for life. Do not do it and above all explain it to your children.”
A warning that echoes the recommendations of the National Medicines Safety Agency: “Dermatologists and allergists report to the Agency cases of contact eczema (allergic eczema) occurring within a few days to a few weeks after temporary tattoos made with henna containing para-phenylenediamine (PPD)she wrote. The cases of eczema encountered can lead to violent reactions, sometimes requiring urgent medical intervention or even hospitalization. They can be limited to the tattooed area or extend to the surrounding area or even the whole body. These reactions can also lead to polysensitization, including to rubbers, clothing dyes, and hair dyes.”
Pay attention to sporting activities
Physical activities are strongly recommended for the whole population and people with allergies and asthma are no exception to the rule. If they have to favor intermittent sports over endurance ones, they can practice everything except scuba diving. If the child suffers from a food allergy to wheat or shellfish, sport can in some cases cause a crisis. Either way, let the doctor know.
Regarding swimming, they can sometimes also cause seizures. “People with allergies are predisposed to dry skin and a bit of eczema, so when they bathe water can sometimes be a triggershe recalls. You have to think about inducing yourself with a barrier cream before swimming and a moisturizing cream afterwards.”
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