Latex Allergies

Rashes can cause irritation and discomfort. Rashes in very visible places such as your hands or face might even cause embarrassment. Fortunately, most rashes are mild and not a cause for concern. You can generally treat a rash with over-the-counter (OTC) remedies. However, there are rashes that a medical professional should look at. These rashes might be a sign of an infection, allergic reaction, or disease. You can read 12 common signs a rash might be a sign of something more serious below. An area on your skin that is itchy, irritated, and swollen is called a rash. A rash can be raised, bumpy, blistered, or patchy. Rashes can present differently depending on your skin tone. People with lighter skin often see rashes that are pink, red, or purple. People with darker skin might develop rashes that are white, gray, or darker than the surrounding skin. Rashes can be caused by many things including: underlying health conditions stress sun exposure allergic reactions weather Rashes are very...

Zydelig (idelalisib) is a brand-name prescription medication. It's approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the following types of cancer* in adults in certain situations: Zydelig is typically used as a long-term treatment. Here are some other fast facts about Zydelig: Active ingredient: idelalisib Drug class: kinase inhibitor Drug form: oral tablet Like other drugs, Zydelig can cause side effects. Read on to learn about potential common, mild, and serious side effects. For a general overview of Zydelig, including details about its uses, see this article. * Zydelig is used to treat cancers that have relapsed. The term "relapsed" means the cancer improved with treatment, but then it returned or worsened. † The FDA granted Zydelig accelerated approval for SLL and FL. This type of approval is based on outcomes from early clinical trials . Full FDA approval depends on the results from further clinical trials. Zydelig can cause certain side effects. Some o...

Green sweet peppers or bell peppers ( Capsicum annuum ) are commonly thought of as vegetables, though they're technically a type of fruit ( 1 ). Bell peppers have thick walls, are bell-shaped, and come in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, and purple. Green bell peppers are simply unripe bell peppers. They tend to be less sweet than red and yellow peppers and have a slightly bitter taste. They're highly nutritious and a great addition to your diet. This article lists 6 surprising benefits of green peppers. Green bell peppers provide an array of vitamins and minerals. Plus, they're a good source of fiber and relatively low in carbohydrates. Here's the nutrition breakdown for 1 cup (150 grams) of raw sweet green pepper ( 2 ): Calories: 30 Protein: 1.3 grams Carbs: 7 grams Fiber: 2.6 grams Vitamin A, RAE: 3% of the daily value (DV) Vitamin C: 134% of the DV Vitamin K: 9% of the DV Potassium: 6% of the DV B6 (Pyridoxine): 20% of the DV In addition to the nutr...

MANTECA (CBS) — One of California's most valuable agricultural commodities, tree nuts, are not immune to the supply chain chaos impacting California ports and beyond. Right now, obtaining shipping containers and getting bookings with shipping companies to get commodities like walnuts, pistachios and almonds takes time and more money than it has in years before. READ MORE: 430-Foot Asteroid Expected To Pass By Earth On Monday "Last season I was paying $2,200 per container, now you're seeing prices close to like $5,000 or $6,000 per container," said Desiree Silva, vice president of Business Operations at California Valley Nut Company. Silva said she could typically have 10 containers at her facility to load with walnuts and take to the Port of Oakland. Now, she said, she's lucky on days when she can get one or two. Two truckloads of walnuts were headed out of the Yuba City headquarters of California Valley Nut Company in the second week of November. However, the sam...

The white stuff that comes out of your pores like thin strings when you squeeze your nose is called a sebaceous filament. It's mostly made up of sebum (oil that your skin produces) and dead skin cells. This substance typically collects in pores around your nose and chin. That's because the pores here tend to be bigger, and the oil remains in the pore lining until you squeeze them. Keep reading to learn more about sebaceous filaments and how to get rid of them. A sebaceous filament is sebum and dead skin cells that collect around a hair follicle. Sebum is an oily semifluid substance produced by your skin's sebaceous gland. It lubricates and softens our skin and hair. Each of your hair follicles is associated with at least one sebaceous gland. If you look closely at the pores on your nose (and other areas of your face), they may appear as if they're blocked by tiny black dots. You may mistake these for a blackheads. On closer inspection, however, these dots may appear to ...

Eczema is an umbrella term that describes various inflammatory skin conditions, or dermatitis. Several types of dermatitis involve an overreaction from the immune system, and some research suggests autoimmunity may play a role. An autoimmune disease is the result of the immune system mistakenly attacking the body's healthy tissues. Typically, this is different from other types of immune response, such as an allergic reaction, which happens when the body perceives exposure to a specific substance as a threat. However, a study in the Journal of Autoimmunity notes that one type of eczema, atopic dermatitis (AD), may start as an allergic reaction and progress to an autoimmune response. Eczema refers to a group of conditions that cause itchy, inflamed rashes on the skin. If an individual has a light skin tone, eczema may appear in red patches. The patches may appear brown, purple, or gray on darker skin tones. Doctors currently recognize seven types of eczema, which are: Most types of ...

Q: I gave up red wine a few years ago because I was having an allergic reaction. My nose would be blocked and runny and my eyes would be red and sore — like a hay fever reaction. I have found that recently the same thing is happening with chocolate. Could this be the case? Why does this happen and does it mean I have to give up chocolate too? Dr Grant replies: Food intolerances are not the same as allergies and thankfully do not carry the same health risks. Put simply, food intolerance generally cause gastro- intestinal (GI) symptoms such as excessive intestinal gas, bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhoea, but other symptoms like skin rash/itch or headache may also occur. The amount of food ingested is directly related to the severity of symptoms, and ingestion of the food causes similar symptoms...

Next time you're sipping margaritas on the patio, be extra careful when squeezing that fresh lime into your drink. The parts of your skin that have been exposed to both the fruit and the sun may be susceptible to phytophotodermatitis, a form of extreme sunburn. 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 What does this mouthful of a term mean? Here's a breakdown: Phyto means "plant." Photo means "light" or "sun." Dermatitis means "skin rash." Phytophotodermatitis, then, is the skin's exaggerated response to the sun, resulting in light-to-severe blistering that may look like sun poisoning or a rash. Why it happens Dermatologist Melissa Piliang, MD explains that some plants and fruits — e...

Red Dye 40 is one of the most widely used food dyes, as well as one of the most controversial. The dye is thought to be linked to allergies, migraine, and mental disorders in children. This article explains everything you need to know about Red Dye 40, including what it is, its potential side effects, and which foods and beverages contain it. Red Dye 40 is a synthetic color additive or food dye made from petroleum ( 1 ). It's one of the nine certified color additives approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in foods and beverages ( 2 ). It's also approved as a food dye for use within the European Union ( 3 ). Certified color additives must undergo FDA certification every time a new batch is produced to ensure they contain what they're legally supposed to. Conversely, exempt color additives do not require batch certification, but the FDA must still approve them before they can be used in foods or beverages. Exempt color additives come from natural sources, ...

Since the first checkpoint inhibitor drugs were developed for the treatment of cancer about a decade ago, investigators have focused on ways to make them more effective. A study appearing November 24 in the journal Cancer Cell reports that the over-the-counter second-generation antihistamines appear to improve outcomes for cancer patients treated with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapies for a number of different types of cancer. "We believe our findings could have implications for clinical practice if validated in prospective clinical studies," says senior author Dihua Yu, a professor and chair ad interim of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. "For example, our study suggests that before immunotherapy treatment, testing patients' plasma histamine level could help doctors decide whether patients may benefit from antihistamine treatment." The discovery wa...