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 examining the organ that is most accessible, the skin.
Often the skin is our first line of defense against adverse conditions such as hot and cold...
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... Read more »
Frequently I see patients who develop rashes or hives for unclear reasons. Unfortunately when people experience hives on nearly a... Read more »
We get a lot of questions on this site about what people assume are allergic reactions to something. But the truth is, some of the symptoms... Read more »
The medicine that we take to control our diabetes is wonderful, but like any medicine it comes with a whole bunch of problems. I’ve... Read more »
In recent years the number of consumer products containing fragrances has skyrocketed. Thousands of fragrances have invaded our air... Read more »
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Source: Breastcancer.org
Allergic reactions happen when your body is sensitive to a specific substance. The reaction can happen when you swallow or inhale the substance or... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances, called allergens, that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Burn from chemicals Symptoms Depending on the type of exposure, the symptoms may include: Abdominal pain ... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction. The result is typically an itching, red rash with bumps or... Read more »
Learn more about poison plants. Find out what the poison plants look like so you can be careful when you are outdoors.... Read more »
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