Skin Inflammation

Inflammation of the skin is an immune system response. The body initiates this reactionary process in response to a unique set of triggers or tripwires which have in some way compromised the body's ability to effectively shield the body from bacterial, viral or other foreign substances from entering the body. Our skin acts as a shield or barrier to protect the body from outside attack. Any time the immune system is compromised or weakened the body using inflammation as an additional bodily shield. The skin will swell and blood will rush to the surface to further close the pores to prevent damage to the inner body functions. The result is the skin swells and takes on a reddened appearance. This response is displayed very clearly when you observe the skin after a mosquito bite or a bee sting. The skin around the bite will swell, redden and may even itch or burn. Once we isolate the cause of the inflammatory response we can mange the symptoms more effectively.