Sign in
or Register nowMySkinCareConnection.com
Home Remedies For Poison Ivy
A Rash or Skin Allergies?
I've developed a rash recently and I don't know if it's eczema or just a skin allergy. I changed detergents recently. Does this have anything to do with my rash?
In its most fundamental meaning, "eczema" is simply a type of skin inflammation. Collectively, skin inflammations resulting from allergies or physical contact are referred to as "dermatitis." While the name may sound serious, dermatitis can range from mild-a small patch of flaking, dry skin-to severe-rashes that can be painful and c...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Poison Ivy: "Leaves of Three Leave Them Be!"
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...lead to contact dermatitis caused by exposure to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. The... Read more »
Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Gin Soaked Raisins
By Christine Miller , Health ExpertThe Home Remedy: Eating raisins soaked in gin every day reduces the pain and inflammation... Read more »
Home Remedy for Migraine and Headaches?
By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert...Migraine sucker a mile away? I think not. So their first home remedy is to peel and chop an... Read more »
Combat High Blood Pressure with Essential Herbs and Vitamins
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health ExpertAlthough medication has been the most popular form of treatment to combat high blood pressure,... Read more »
Health Guide
Ear Infections: Home Remedies
Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Home Remedies and Prevention
Home Remedies and PreventionMost herpes simplex infections that develop on the skin can be managed at home with over-the-counter painkillers and symptomatic relief.Symptomatic ReliefSeveral simple... Read more »Foot Pain: Prevention
PreventionThe American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following tips for preventing foot pain:Don't ignore foot pain -- it's not normal. If the pain persists, see a doctor who specializes... Read more »Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack
for an Acute Shingles AttackThe treatment goals for an acute attack of herpes zoster include:Reduce painReduce discomfortHasten healing of blistersPrevent the disease from... Read more »Migraine Treatment
Many effective headache remedies are available for treating a migraine attack. Still, a 2002 study that analyzed over 800,000 case of migraine, reported that most migraines are not treated... Read more »Images
Related News
Home remedy may treat constipation
October 02, 2008A simple home remedy of applesauce, bran, and prune juice may ease constipation. Joe and Teresa Graedon from The People's Pharmacy offer this "power... Read summary »
Botox: Helping Patients Move Again
January 03, 2007DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You've seen the results of people who look years younger after Botox injections. But Botox is turning out... Read summary »
Herbal Medicines for Menopause?
February 24, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating menopausal symptoms with herbal remedies could be a waste of time and money. A new article in the Drug and Therapies... Read summary »
Kids With Heart Disease: Behavior Issues
April 14, 2008By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year in the United States, more than 10,000 newborns have congenital... Read summary »
Small Dose of Meningitis Vaccine Useful
January 08, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A smaller amount of the standard dose of the meningitis vaccine may be just as effective as a full dose. Meningitis infects the... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MySkinCareConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
