Skin
Skin allergy occurs when your body reacts negatively after touching or exposure to another object. Rashes, inflammation, reddening, mild burning, and scaling are symptoms an allergic reaction. Soaps, detergents, make-up, perfumes, nickel, hair products, nickel, and chemicals in every day products are sources of irritation. Prescription steroids and antihistamines are common treatment for allergies.
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Frequently I see patients who develop rashes or hives for unclear reasons. Unfortunately when people experience hives on nearly a daily basis, finding the cause is even harder than if the patient experienced them only infrequently. Even so, it is still important to visit the doctor to have an evaluation. During the doctor…
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James Thompson MD, Health Pro, commented on Chronic Hives: A Dreadful Disorder That… Wrock99, Thanks for sharing. Your experience typifies many…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered Hair Color Reaction: What to do in the… HI there... Allergies can develop at any time, and repeated exposures…
Kathleen MacNaughton, Health Pro, posted How to Treat Your Out-of-Control Eczema Eczema is an allergic skin condition that often accompanies both nasal…
Kathleen MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered Latex allergy or not? Sorry to hear you're having a rough time. You have to wait a long time for doctor's appointments…
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