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Seasonal Rash and Allergies?

Question:

I have a seasonal reoccurring rash. Can this be related to allergies?

Answer:

Usually when someone has a "seasonal allergy", it means springtime symptoms caused by pollen. Although pollen allergy certainly can cause nasal, eye or asthma symptoms, it rarely would cause a rash without at least some of these respiratory symptoms going on as well.

Eczema tends to be worse in summer (because of sweating) or winter (due to cold/dry air). Hives tend to be a bit more common during winter, possibly because of the cold air or more frequent respiratory infections. Neither of these conditions would be considered allergic.

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