Itchy Skin
This is one of the most common symptoms experienced by those with wool allergy. The skin comes into contact with the wool leading to itchiness and discomfort.
Redness and Rashes
Touching or wearing wool can cause red patches or rashes on the skin. This is an allergic reaction caused by sensitivity to the wool fibers.
Hives
Some individuals with a wool allergy might develop hives, a rash of red bumps that are typically swollen, painful and itchy.
Runny Nose and Watery Eyes
Exposure to wool can also lead to an allergic rhinitis reaction in some cases. This might involve a running or blocked nose, sneezing, and watery, itchy or red eyes.
Breathing Difficulties
In severe cases of wool allergy, people can experience asthma-like symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing. This is due to the allergens in the wool irritating the respiratory tract.
Skin Inflammation
Wool allergy can cause inflammation of the skin, resulting in pain, heat, redness, and swelling. This is due to your immune system overreacting to the wool allergens.