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The Skinny on Common Skin Allergies

Did you know the largest internal organ of the body is the liver? But the overall largest organ of the body is the skin. It’s no wonder the skin is involved with so many aspects of diseases: rash, itching, fever, external bleeding, swelling, pallor (turning pale), and cyanosis (turning blue). Doctors look for signs of hundreds of diseases by... Read moreChevron
posted 04/29/2011, comments (3)|
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Q & A on Drug Reactions: Was it an Allergic or Non-Allergic Type of Reaction?

I've been asked a multitude of questions about drug allergies over the past 20 years. Most people do not get through life without having a side effect from a prescription drug or over the counter (OTC) medication. Adverse drug reactions occur when a medication causes a symptom or abnormal body function that is unintentional and potentially... Read moreChevron
posted 04/11/2011, comments (0)|
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Hereditary Angioedema : New Therapies for Rare but Potentially Fatal Disease

"Doc, I've had swelling off and on for more than 15 years. The medications my doctor has been giving me don't seem to work as well. It seems like when I get upset or stressed, my feet or hands start to swell. Sometimes my face swells. I have taken many courses of steroids and Benadryl but it seems to be getting worse".   The above... Read moreChevron
posted 03/28/2011, comment (1)|
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Food Allergy: Beware of the "Goodnight Kiss"

Mono (Infectious Mononucleosis) has always been dubbed as the "kissing disease" but maybe there is a new ouster.   Reports of severe allergic reactions occurring after a kiss have been published multiple times over the last several years but a recent warning raises further concern. Apparently waiting for hours, or thoroughly brushing your... Read moreChevron
posted 11/18/2010, comments (3)|
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Allergen of the Month: Antibiotic Creams

Cuts and scrapes are very common. Some antibiotic creams or ointments can cause an allergic contact dermatitis, such as Neosporin or Bacitracin. It is important to be aware of this an allergic skin reaction can be confused for a cut that is getting infected!   For more information on the allergen of the month feature, take a look at the... Read moreChevron
posted 11/11/2010, comments (0)|
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