Latex Allergies

As sweat evaporates off the skin, it cools our bodies under hot conditions. When this process goes awry, heat rash can develop. Heat rash occurs when excessive sweat clogs sweat glands, trapping perspiration. As sweat builds up within the sweat glands, small clear blisters start to show on the skin. Sweat then leaks out from the gland into the surrounding skin, causing inflammation that appears as red bumps on the skin's surface. Heat rash, also referred to as "prickly heat" and miliaria, affects people of all ages and genders, and frequently appears on newborns — often on the neck, chest, and back — due to immature sweat ducts. In adults, heat rash can be widespread. Because sweat cannot easily evaporate from skin folds, the condition frequently arises in the inner elbows, backs of the knees, under the breasts and abdomen and in the groin. The risk of developing heat rash increases with exposure to tropical climates, increased physical activity, overheating, severe ...

Rashes are part of childhood: heat rashes, diaper rashes, allergic reactions — you name it and parents have probably seen it. Eczema is one of the more common rashes of childhood. This article describes how eczema can look on a child's face, what can trigger an eczema flare, and what can be done to prevent and treat the condition. In babies, eczema often appears on their cheeks and scalp. Up to 60 percent of people with eczema first have symptoms as babies and up to 90 percent first develop the condition before age 5, per 2017 research . Eczema is not contagious. It cannot be passed from one person to another by touching. Eczema on a child's face often looks like irregular dry patches or a scattering of tiny red bumps. On Black and Brown skin, eczema often looks like darker brown or purple patches. Read this article for more information about eczema in People of Color. Sometimes pustules or whitish bumps can appear on both light and dark skin tones. Eczema patches may also look...

Rashes are part of childhood: heat rashes, diaper rashes, allergic reactions — you name it and parents have probably seen it. Eczema is one of the more common rashes of childhood. This article describes how eczema can look on a child's face, what can trigger an eczema flare, and what can be done to prevent and treat the condition. In babies, eczema often appears on their cheeks and scalp. Up to 60 percent of people with eczema first have symptoms as babies and up to 90 percent first develop the condition before age 5, per 2017 research . Eczema is not contagious. It cannot be passed from one person to another by touching. Eczema on a child's face often looks like irregular dry patches or a scattering of tiny red bumps. On Black and Brown skin, eczema often looks like darker brown or purple patches. Read this article for more information about eczema in People of Color. Sometimes pustules or whitish bumps can appear on both light and dark skin tones. Eczema patches may also look...

P imples aren't fun, no matter where you get them, but there's something especially annoying about pimples on your underarms. If you're experiencing pit pimples, Ivy Lee, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Pasadena, California, says the first thing you need to know is that these bumps are different from the ones you might get on your face. "A lot of people, when they experience red or tender bumps in the armpit, they automatically think, 'Well, this looks similar to a pimple on my face it must be acne' and I want to dispel that because oftentimes it's not acne," says Dr. Lee. "It can be acne-like, but it can be caused actually several different things." What causes armpit pimples There are two main causes behind those pesky bumps under your arms that look (and often feel) like zits: ingrown hairs and folliculitis. "Ingrown hairs happen when the hairs in that armpit area become bent or twisted so that they aren't comin...

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Allergies can result in a chronic cough. If a person is sensitive to certain allergens, they may be more likely to develop a cough due to their allergies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (ACAAI), if a person is sensitive to dust, pet dander, pollen, mold, or other common allergens, they are likely to experience coughing as a result of allergies. Coughing occasionally is completely normal. Some people may find that a cough occurs more often in certain environments or during particular seasons. This could mean the cough is a symptom of an allergic reaction. The ACAAI estimates that between 40–50 million people in the United States live with some type of allergy. There are many types of allergies, including food, drug, and environmental allergies. An allergy is a condition in which a person's immune system overreacts to something that is usually harmless. A person with an allergy may be sensitive to a food item, pollen, or an insect sting. On...

Transcript: Seemal Desai, MD, FAAD: I'm glad, Bill, that you mentioned diagnosis because I think we're delving right into that. If you don't mind, I'd love to get your pearls on diagnostic steps. What do you do when you approach a patient with a different skin type, for example? Or testing, how do you talk to the patient? You're in the examination room, give us some practical sound bites on what you like to do to work these people up. William Damsky, MD, PhD : Thanks for the question. I think physical examination really remains the backbone of diagnosis in vitiligo. I think for the vast majority of patients, a careful physical examination by preferably a board-certified dermatologist, but certainly someone with experience in the area, is ideal. What we look for in vitiligo is complete pigment loss, what we call depigmentation. It's an important distinction to make from hypopigmentation, which is the relative loss of skin color but not the complete loss of skin c...

Introducing Kids to Allergenic Foods: What You Need to Know Health Published: Tuesday, 28 December 2021 18:10 Joanne Wallenstein Figuring out when to introduce babies and children to foods that have a high potential of causing an allergic reaction can be one of the trickiest questions to consider as a parent. To help soothe parents' anxiety and ensure they are giving their children the proper introduction to these foods, I work closely with families to update them on the latest food-allergy guidelines. Here are some tips that will help you confidently introduce these foods to your kids. What foods are the most likely to cause potential allergies? The major food allergens include milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. The most common food allergens for children are peanut and milk, with cow's milk the most common food allergen in early life. What is the right approac...

Studies headed by scientists at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggest that an over-the-counter, second-generation antihistamine drug could improve outcomes for cancer patients who are treated using anti-PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitors for a number of different types of cancer. The researchers made their discovery when looking at the influence of dozens of common medications on the efficacy of checkpoint inhibitors. A review of patient data showed that for some tumor types, taking H1-antihistamines in addition to receiving immunotherapy was significantly associated with improved overall survival. A preclinical study in rodents demonstrated that the histamine receptor H1 (HRH1) acts in tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) to suppress T-cell activation in the tumor microenvironment. If replicated in clinical trials, the findings could point to targeting HRH1, in combination with checkpoint blockade, as an approach to overcoming immunotherapy resistance and improving ...

Sun allergy symptoms can appear in the form of a red rash that is extremely itchy and may develop small bumps that resemble hives. Though a right amount of sunlight exposure to the skin is crucial, excess exposure may cause sun allergy or rashes, which usually develop within a few minutes to hours after spending time in the sun. Sunburn rashes and skin allergies are quite common, with too much exposure resulting in: These symptoms range from mild to severe and can lead to extreme complications. Despite a variety of skin manifestations, there are two main types of rashes caused by sun allergies, which are: Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) This rash looks like many mosquito bites and is most intense when the weather starts getting sunnier. It is very itchy and uncomfortable. Symptoms may range from: ...

A sore throat is a common discomfort in people with allergies. The leading cause of this kind of sore throat is postnasal drip. It occurs when discharge from your nose runs down the back of your throat.  When you have allergies, exposure to an allergen causes sinus congestion. This congestion drains into your throat, causing pain, scratching, and tickling. This article explains how sore throat and allergies are related. It also offers some suggestions for treating a sore throat when your allergies are bothering you. Science Photo Library / Getty Images The Effects of Allergens An allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction. When you're allergic to something, your body's immune system incorrectly identifies it as dangerous and begins creating antibodies against it. This antibody response is the reason your body produces allergy symptoms. Common allergens that may cause a sore throat related to postnasal drip i...

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Pregnancy stretch marks happen due to rapid changes like the baby's growth and weight gain. There aren't guaranteed ways to prevent stretch marks but a couple of simple practices help. On their own, stretch marks fade with time but usually don't go away entirely.  Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. Up to 90% of pregnant people will experience stretch marks.  "A stretch mark is the skin expanding more rapidly than its elastic capability," says G. Thomas Ruiz, MD, the OB-GYN lead at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. It's almost impossible to prevent pregnancy stretch marks since hormones play a key role in whether you're more prone to them, or not. While you may feel self-conscious abou...