When nothing is working—no allergy medicine, no cream, no home remedy—this is the point where you must stop guessing and start doing the right steps. These actions can prevent the allergy from becoming chronic or dangerous.
1️⃣ Consult a Doctor Without Delay
This is not optional anymore. Visit a:
- Dermatologist (for skin allergy, itching, rashes)
- Allergy specialist / Physician (for sneezing, swelling, breathing issues)
Ask about:
- Blood test (CBC, IgE)
- Vitamin levels (B12, D)
- Thyroid test
- Allergy testing (if needed)
Proper diagnosis = correct treatment.
2️⃣ Stop Self-Medication Immediately
Do NOT:
- Change tablets every few days
- Use strong steroid creams without advice
- Mix home remedies with medicines blindly
- Take someone else’s prescription
This delays healing and causes side effects.
3️⃣ Remove Possible Triggers From Daily Life
Start cleaning your environment:
- Wash bedsheets & pillow covers weekly
- Use mild, fragrance-free soap & detergent
- Avoid dusty places and damp rooms
- Wear loose cotton clothes only
- Identify and stop suspected food triggers
Removing the cause is more powerful than medicine.
4️⃣ Take Proper Skin & Body Care Daily
Even if medicines fail, basic care must continue:
- Bath with lukewarm water only
- Moisturize within 3 minutes after bath
- Apply moisturizer twice daily
- Avoid hot water, scrubbing, loofah
Healthy skin heals faster.
5️⃣ Improve Sleep & Reduce Stress
Stress makes allergies worse by:
- Increasing histamine release
- Slowing immune recovery
Do this:
- Sleep 7–8 hours
- Avoid late-night mobile use
- Practice deep breathing or light yoga
6️⃣ Seek Urgent Medical Help If You Notice
Go to hospital immediately if:
- Lips, eyes, or tongue swelling
- Difficulty in breathing
- Severe itching with fever
- Rapidly spreading rashes
These can be medical emergencies.