Latex Allergies

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If you see a red rash or feel an itch under your wedding ring, you could be allergic to one of the metals used to make the ring. Your skin may also be reacting to something under the ring that touches your skin. Wedding ring rash is an example of a common condition known as contact dermatitis , which can appear anywhere on the skin. This articles reviews what to do if you experience wedding ring rash. d3sign / Getty Images What Is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a form of eczema, which healthcare providers sometimes call "the itch that rashes," because the itch tends to come first. Contact dermatitis, which results from an allergen or something your skin touches, is not the same thing as atopic dermatitis, which is caused by internal factors, including heredity and immune system reactions. Symptoms Wedding ring rash symptoms include: Red rash or bumps on the skin (may even look like a minor burn) Itchy sk...

Other names for hot tub folliculitis are jacuzzi folliculitis, pseudomonas folliculitis, and hot tub rash. It is a skin infection with bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and it usually results from using a poorly maintained hot tub. P. aeruginosa bacteria can multiply rapidly in wet, warm conditions. If contaminated water stays on the skin for too long, the bacteria can infect the hair follicles and cause an eruption of itchy bumps. The rash may appear a few hours or days after exposure to the bacteria. While it often clears up without treatment, it can cause systemic symptoms, such as a fever, malaise, and fatigue. In this article, we explore the causes and symptoms of hot tub folliculitis in more detail and describe what the rash looks like and how to treat it. The main symptom of hot tub folliculitis is a rash of itchy bumps. The bumps may look similar to acne and may contain pus. They may be red or purple, and the skin may seem inflamed and feel tender. The rash can form anyw...

5 home remedies for strawberry legs Written by Sneha Das Feb 22, 2022, 11:51 am 3 min read These simple home remedies can treat strawberry legs in no time. (Photo credit: Pixabay) Strawberry legs are small black spots on your skin that resemble strawberry seeds. ...

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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is another name for eczema. It is a common skin condition in babies. Symptoms include dry, inflamed, and itchy skin. AD can be a lifelong condition. It affects up to 25% of children, and up to 60% of people experience it during their first year of life. Although most infants grow out of the condition, 10–30% continue having symptoms into adulthood. Symptoms tend to wax and wane. When symptoms reappear or get worse, it is called a flare-up. Dermatologists usually treat flare-ups with topical corticosteroid creams and ointments. To reduce the frequency of flare-ups, a caregiver should pay attention to potential triggers and irritants that aggravate their baby's skin. Read on to learn more about baby eczema, including the causes, symptoms, and more. Doctors do not know exactly what causes atopic dermatitis. However, many think a combination of genetics and environmental factors is responsible. Newer research into the causes of AD indicates that it tends to occ...

Food allergies occur when your body's immune system mistakenly reacts to a specific food as a dangerous foreign substance. Food allergies are common, affecting 32 million Americans. A typical allergic reaction to food and other substances is itching. That's because when the immune system responds to an allergen, it releases a chemical called histamine, which frequently causes itching. Sometimes, just touching particular foods can lead to itching.  This article explains common food allergies that cause itching, how to tell if you have a food allergy, and how to treat it.  Science Photo Library / Getty Images Common Food Allergies That Cause Itching Some foods are more prone to cause an allergic reaction than others. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) identifies eight foods as major food allergens, which account for 90% of food allergies. In the U.S., a food that contains an...

Blackheads and pimples don't only appear on the face. There are plenty of other places those breakouts can pop up, including your back. The chest, neck, shoulders, upper arms, and even the butt are common places to get pimples. And back acne is so common it even has its own name: bacne. If you're dealing with back and body acne, know that it's completely normal, and you've got plenty of company. Body acne can happen to anyone, both teens and adults. This article explains the causes of back acne and how to treat it. Verywell / Joshua Seong Causes The same factors that trigger facial acne can lead to body acne. Namely, overactive oil glands, excess dead skin cells, and acne-causing bacteria can lead to breakouts anywhere on the body. Here's how pimples develop:  Oil and dead skin cells become trapped within the follicle (pore) and create a blockage. The blockage becomes a blackhead. ...

Allergy season has a sucky way of happening at the exact same time you want to be outside 24/7. So, when spring and fall come, you're left dealing with a bunch of unpleasant symptoms that can make you want to ride out the rest of the season in an allergen-free bubble. Unfortunately, that's not really an option. What you can do is stock up on over-the-counter allergy medicines to get relief from your stuffy nose and watery eyes. But…have you seen all the options out there lately? The good news is that there are plenty of meds to choose from. The bad? That makes it hard to even know where to start. Sure, you can just pick a random option and hope it does the trick, but that can end up costing you time and money—two things you don't exactly have a lot of when you want to feel better ASAP. FWIW, OTC allergy medicines are "very effective" and "as effective as most prescription medicines," says Evan Li, MD, assistant professor of medicine, immunology, allergy ...