Skin Allergies
Allergies of the skin is one of the most common problems seen by the allergist, and one of the most debilitating problems experienced by patients. From hives to swelling, and eczema to drug and medication rashes, skin allergies are explained in these easy to understand articles.
My Child is Allergic to Oats. Should I Avoid Moisturizers Containing Oatmeal?
Oatmeal-based moisturizers have recently become popular over-the-counter therapies for eczema and other chronic skin conditions. Find out how some people, particularly children, may be allergic to the oats contained in these creams, which therefore can worsen the skin condition.
Oatmeal-based moisturizers have recently become popular over-the-counter therapies for eczema and other chronic skin conditions. Find out how some people, particularly children, may be allergic to the oats contained in these creams, which therefore can worsen the skin condition.
Skin Allergies
Have an itchy rash? Think it might be due to skin allergies? Start here to learn the basics of allergic skin rashes and which type you may have.
Have an itchy rash? Think it might be due to skin allergies? Start here to learn the basics of allergic skin rashes and which type you may have.
Itching (Pruritus)
Feeling itchy can have a huge impact on a person's quality of life, disrupting daily activities and sleep. Itchy skin, also called pruritus, can be localized to one area of occur all over the body.
Feeling itchy can have a huge impact on a person's quality of life, disrupting daily activities and sleep. Itchy skin, also called pruritus, can be localized to one area of occur all over the body.
Topical Steroids
Find out about the different types of topical steroids used to treat various allergic skin diseases, the types of topical steroids that are available, and the side effects they may cause.
Find out about the different types of topical steroids used to treat various allergic skin diseases, the types of topical steroids that are available, and the side effects they may cause.
Can I Use Steroid or Other Anti-Itch Creams on My Face?
Ever wonder if you should be using steroid creams on the face? You might be surprised about the kinds of side effects that can occur from over-using topical steroids on the face. Find out which medications can be safely used on the face for eczema and other allergic rashes.
Ever wonder if you should be using steroid creams on the face? You might be surprised about the kinds of side effects that can occur from over-using topical steroids on the face. Find out which medications can be safely used on the face for eczema and other allergic rashes.
Anti-Itch Creams
What types of anti-itch creams are good to use? Find out which types of anti-itch creams should be avoided, and which types are safe to use.
What types of anti-itch creams are good to use? Find out which types of anti-itch creams should be avoided, and which types are safe to use.
My child has rough, dry bumps on her upper arms that don’t itch.
Do you have a sandpaper-like rash on your upper arms, thighs or face that doesn't itch? It may not be eczema, but keratosis pilaris.
Do you have a sandpaper-like rash on your upper arms, thighs or face that doesn't itch? It may not be eczema, but keratosis pilaris.
Reactions to Medications
A basic overview of allergic and non-allergic reactions to medications. Specific medications are covered, along with information on symptoms, avoidance, and possible testing for allergies to certain medications.
A basic overview of allergic and non-allergic reactions to medications. Specific medications are covered, along with information on symptoms, avoidance, and possible testing for allergies to certain medications.
Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)
Dyshidrotic eczema, or pompholyx, is a chronic recurring dermatitis of the hands and/or feet, with characteristic itchy blisters and vesicles forming along the sides of fingers. This article discusses the causes and treatment measures for this common disease.
Dyshidrotic eczema, or pompholyx, is a chronic recurring dermatitis of the hands and/or feet, with characteristic itchy blisters and vesicles forming along the sides of fingers. This article discusses the causes and treatment measures for this common disease.
Pityriasis Alba
Light colored spots related to decreased skin pigmentation, usually seen on the face, is called pityriasis alba. It is frequently seen in children with atopic dermatitis, doesn't cause symptoms, but can be confused with certain fungal infections.
Light colored spots related to decreased skin pigmentation, usually seen on the face, is called pityriasis alba. It is frequently seen in children with atopic dermatitis, doesn't cause symptoms, but can be confused with certain fungal infections.
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
An area of itchy skin that is rubbed or scratched for long periods of time may develop a thickened, reddish appearance. This rash is called lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), and is related to "itch-scratch-itch" rather than a disease process. Find out more about the causes and treatments for LSC.
An area of itchy skin that is rubbed or scratched for long periods of time may develop a thickened, reddish appearance. This rash is called lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), and is related to "itch-scratch-itch" rather than a disease process. Find out more about the causes and treatments for LSC.
Reactions to Bedbugs
Bedbugs bites can appear as itchy, red bumps and are frequently confused with allergic rashes. Learn more about bedbugs, how to tell if you've been bitten, and what to do as a result.
Bedbugs bites can appear as itchy, red bumps and are frequently confused with allergic rashes. Learn more about bedbugs, how to tell if you've been bitten, and what to do as a result.