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Rare Types Of Dermatitis
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What Is It?
Contact dermatitis is a form of skin inflammation that occurs because the skin has been exposed to a substance that irritates it or that causes an allergic reaction. A long list of natural and synthetic chemicals can trigger contact dermatitis, including those found in soaps, household cleaners, laundry detergents, metal jewelry, perfumes, industrial solvents, cosmetics, fabric finishes, shampoos and even antibiotic ointments. As a result, the problem can develop in an almost...
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From Our Experts
Red Bumps Around Your Mouth? It may be Perioral Dermatitis
One of the frequent questions we get here on My Skin Care Connection is from women who find that they have red bumps or a rash around their... Read more »
Frontotemporal dementia quite rare; could possibly be treated with a...
Accepting that a loved one has any type of dementia can be difficult. When someone we care about develops frontotemporal dementia, also... Read more »
Terry Pratchett has Posterior Cortical Atrophy (Benson's Syndrome) a...
Before the best selling author Terry Pratchett announced he had been diagnosed with a rare form of Alheimer's, few people would ever have... Read more »
While Rare, Chance of Vaginal Cancer Increases in Older Women
As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, three types of cancer can result in a women entering menopause and/or experiencing menopausal... Read more »
Joint Task Force Confirms Link between Fosamax and Rare Femur...
Last March we heard more about the link between bisphosphonates (Fosamax®, Actonel®, Reclast® and Boniva®) and a rare type of thigh... Read more »
From Our Sources
Seborrheic Dermatitis (Seborrhea)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? (The only recommendation to this section is to change the word, "seborrhea' (throughout this section) to "seborrheic dermatitis". We... Read more »
Perioral dermatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perioral dermatitis is usually characterized by an uncomfortable burning sensation around the mouth. Itching is not a common symptom. In most... Read more »
Contact dermatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dermatitis - contact; Allergic dermatitis; Dermatitis - allergicSymptomsItching (pruritus) of the skin in exposed areas Skin redness or inflammation... Read more »
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Atopic eczema is the most common type. See also: Contact... Read more »
Janet Jackson diagnosed with rare migraine condition
Singer Janet Jackson has been diagnosed with a rare type of migraine, according to a statement released by her publicists. Jackson had been forced to... Read more »
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