Get In Touch (703) 726-9720 What Is a Skin Allergy? Skin allergies occur when your immune system reacts to substances that normally shouldn’t cause irritation, resulting in inflammation, redness, and itching. The most common type is eczema (atopic dermatitis), a chronic condition that makes skin dry, sensitive, and prone to flare-ups. People with eczema have a weakened skin barrier, allowing allergens and irritants to enter more easily, which triggers inflammation and itching. Scratching makes the condition worse, creating more irritation and sometimes leading to infection. Other forms of skin allergies include [...]