Latex Allergies

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Andre Williams wants to bring awareness to a rare yet deadly disease. August 9, 2021 Stevens Johnson Syndrome Andre Williams MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  One Milledgeville resident is bringing awareness to a rare, yet deadly disease. At first glance, you may just see a smiling man, but that's not the case for Andre Williams. In 2017, he was diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Williams spoke about his experience and how he felt in those moments. "It basically made me question why this would happen to me, because I was so people friendly." Williams was admitted to the Burn Center in Augusta for a month and was in excruciating pain. He recalls not wanting to see anyone at the time. "While I was in the ICU, it made me feel nasty, and I say that because when people were coming to visit they had to wear gloves, they had to wear this plastic suit, and they had to wear the mask," s...

Eczema is a very common skin condition that affects over 31 million Americans, according to the National Eczema Association. Some people have eczema that causes red bumps and lumps called papules to form on their skin. This is called papular eczema or papular dermatitis. If you have papular eczema, it can leave your skin feeling itchy and lead to skin infections. A dermatologist can diagnose papular eczema and help you develop a treatment plan. Read on for more information about this type of eczema. Eczema refers to a group of inflammatory skin conditions that cause itching and irritation. Eczema is caused by an immune response in your body. There are several types of eczema. When your eczema causes small itchy bumps and lumps, known as papules, to form on your skin, it's described as papular eczema. Atopic dermatitis can be papular. The primary symptom of papular eczema is a skin rash made of small lumps and bumps that resemble acne. The rash can appear anywhere on your body but i...

Eczema is a skin condition that affects around 15–30% of children and 2–10% of adults ( 1 ). Scientists have found the cause of eczema may be mostly genetic. That said, people with eczema often observe that eating certain foods appears to either cause or worsen their eczema symptoms. Among dietary factors, gluten is one of the suspected culprits people report most. Indeed, some research suggests there may be a link between gluten and symptoms in people who already have eczema. This article reviews the relationship between gluten and eczema to help you figure out whether a gluten-free diet may worsen or relieve this condition. Eczema — also known as atopic dermatitis — is a skin condition in which you experience dry, itchy, skin that turns into a rash if you rub or scratch it ( 1 ). Other types of dermatitis exist, but eczema is by far the most common. It's most common in babies and children, but it can persist well into adulthood ( 1 ). Experts believe that eczema happens as a resu...

There are a lot of do's and don'ts during pregnancy. Do drink plenty of water and get extra rest. Don't eat particular foods or engage in certain activities. It's only natural to want to research each and every thing you consume or put on your body. Coconut oil, for example, is a popular food ingredient that also gets high marks for being a great skin moisturizer and more. But is it safe to use during pregnancy? Here's what you need to know about coconut oil, how to use it when you're pregnant, and what questions you should ask your doctor. Coconut oil is considered a superfood of sorts. Nutritionally, it is 100 percent fat — 80 to 90 percent of which is saturated fat. It contains about 100 calories and 11.5 grams of fat per tablespoon. The medium-length long-chain fatty acid (MCFAs) that makes up nearly half of the fat in coconut oil is called lauric acid, which has antimicrobial properties. A 2014 research review showed that when lauric acid is consumed, it...

Greenhouse cultivation in the Mediterranean region has undoubtedly enhanced economic growth and has generated social benefits by making efficient use of resources. However, these production systems caused undesirable environmental impacts. In order to move towards cleaner production in greenhouse areas, this study has assessed the potential environmental benefits and trade-offs of the integration of an on-farm reverse osmosis system powered by photovoltaic solar energy to recycle the drainage effluents from greenhouses. To that end, the team compared the environmental footprint of a greenhouse tomato crop using this technology in a hydroponic system (HS), versus the conventional sanded soil 'enarenado' (CS) with free-drainage to soil. Additionally, for comparison, three independent irrigation sources (desalinated seawater with low electrical conductivity and two different mixes of underground and desalinated water, with moderate and high electrical conductivity, respectively)...

Show Caption Hide Caption A mother grieves son who died after multiple bee stings without EpiPen Barbara LeFevre wants to stress the importance of keeping an EpiPen if you are allergic after her son died of multiple bee stings. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record Brad Pheasant knew for a long time that bees posed a threat to him. So when he called his mother, Barbara LeFevre, one July afternoon, the news was grim: He'd been stung four times. Could she drive to his house? She got in her car, and a few minutes after they'd talked, she called her son again. No answer. She found him bent over the bathtub, unresponsive. A 9-1-1 operator told her to administer CPR, but LeFevre, at 79, couldn't move him alone. She ran outside and found a UPS driver who told her he's not allowed to enter homes on his job, but he didn't hesitate to do it anyway, she said. He put Pheasa...

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that causes the skin to become darker and thicker. It most often appears in the skin folds around the neck, groin, and armpits. Other symptoms include itching and an odor. Acanthosis nigricans has links with obesity and diabetes, and treatment involves addressing the underlying disorder. In rare cases, a malignant form of acanthosis nigricans can occur in people who have certain cancers. In this article, we discuss the causes and symptoms of acanthosis nigricans, and we list some of the available treatment options. Share on Pinterest Acanthosis nigricans can cause dark areas of skin. Image credit: Vassia Atanassova – Spiritia, 2017. The main symptoms of acanthosis nigricans are the following: Hyperpigmentation : This is when certain areas of skin become darker, or more pigmented, and may turn greyish, black, or brown. Hyperkeratosis : This is when areas of skin become thicker and may take on a velvet-like appearance. Eventually, skin lines may b...

Seasonal allergies are incredibly common, and yet they often don't get the same level of attention or consideration as a cold or flu. "Oh, it's just allergies!" we exclaim to a friend or coworker when they look concerned at our congestion, coughing or wheezing. While allergies may not be contagious in the way a virus is, they are still nothing to sneeze at. Allergies are a common challenge many adults and children face. What is the best allergy medicine for you? The key to knowing which allergy medication is the best treatment for you is to understand the specific type or types of allergies you're dealing with. Because there are so many different types of allergies, and different manifestations of how our allergies affect us, it's easy to choose medication that doesn't turn out to be effective. Approximately 30% of adults and 40% of children in the U.S. struggle with allergies. Often, allergy symptoms get bundled into a "catch all" diagnosis of a...

Recently I have found parents shell-shocked to ask me questions about peanut allergies. Humorous puns aside, peanut allergies are serious, so let me shell out some information on this topic. How widespread is peanut allergy? About 2% of children in the United States are allergic to peanuts and half of those are also allergic to tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews and sometimes even sunflower and sesame seeds. In fact, peanut allergy is the leading cause of food-allergy related deaths in this country. How to know if your child is affected Usually, the first signs after eating a peanut may be a runny nose, skin rash or a tingly tongue that can progress if untreated to difficulty breathing, a drop in blood pressure and in turn becoming unconscious. We used to usually recommend not trying a peanut in a child until they were old enough to talk to us. But there is now more recent data to suggest that if there i...

August 16, 2021 3 min read Source/Disclosures Source: Idrose NS, et al. Abstract 1066. Presented at: EAACI Hybrid Congress; July 10-12, 2021; Kraków, Poland (hybrid meeting). Disclosures: Idrose reports no relevant financial disclosures. Please see the abstract for all other researchers' relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . " data-action="s...

If you have psoriasis, you're used to having red, patchy, dry and itchy skin and stiff joints. But when psoriasis starts to thicken, pit, ridge and discolor your nails, it can be hard to overlook. This is called 'nail psoriasis.' Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy Nails can tell us a lot about our health. People often consider nail psoriasis a cosmetic issue, but "nail psoriasis is a medical disorder that can be managed with various medications and often with favorable results," says dermatologist Amy Kassouf, MD. This is especially important for anyone who works with their hands (surgeons, hairdressers, landscapers, etc.) or those who constantly type on a computer—the more your hands are in use, the more diminished the functionality...