Latex Allergies

balsam of peru allergy :: Article Creator Contact Dermatitis: When Symptoms Start And Could End Contact dermatitis is characterized by inflammatory skin symptoms that appear after touching an irritating substance or an allergen. It can arise hours to days after contact with the trigger, resulting in itchiness, rashes, and blistering. Recovering from contact dermatitis can take several weeks, and the symptoms can change throughout the healing process. In addition to identifying and avoiding the trigger, a range of home methods, over-the-counter, and prescribed treatments can manage this condition. Eleganza / Getty Images Contact Dermatitis Triggers on Different Body Parts There are two types of contact dermatitis, determined by the trigger, as follows: Irritant contact dermatitis: The most common type, caused by contact with irritating substances and friction, not a true allergy to a substance. Allergic contact dermatitis: This typ...

sunflower seed allergy :: Article Creator What Does An At-Home Food Sensitivity Test Tell You? I Tried One To Find Out A cruel irony to being a food and travel writer is that I often suffer from stomach problems. My IBS (previously a colitis diagnosis) can turn any grand tasting into a terror with cramping, bloating, and, well, I'll spare you the more graphic details. Though I've never tested positive for major food allergies or intolerances including gluten (a common culprit) or dairy, I've always wondered if I had any sensitivities that I was unaware of, especially as someone who eats everything and anything at any given moment.  Joey Skladany/CNET Enter Everlywell: The $199 at-home food sensitivity kit measures your body's immune response to 96 common foods.  "At-home lab testing for IgG (short for the responsive antibodies called immunoglobulin G) reactivity can be a great way for those with relatively mild, food-related symp...

signs you are allergic to condoms :: Article Creator Embarrassing Question: Can I Be Allergic To Semen? It has been reported. But it's really kind of rare. Why are you blaming the semen anyway? Condoms might be the troublemaker. Now, I don't mean to be bashing condoms. They're great. Use them. That's awesome. But some people are a little sensitive to the latex. And it can cause some problems-- if it's even an allergy. You know, if you've got itching down there after sex, it could be an infection. You know what I'm going to say next, right? You need to call your doctor. Don't be shy. They see this stuff all the time, I promise. Sex is supposed to be fun, not itchy. So if you've got something going on down there, go and get it checked out. Don't wait. Get it fixed, so you can get back to the fun stuff. ","publisher":"WebMD Video"} ]]> Hide Video Transcript SPE...

grape allergy :: Article Creator What Does An At-Home Food Sensitivity Test Tell You? I Tried One To Find Out A cruel irony to being a food and travel writer is that I often suffer from stomach problems. My IBS (previously a colitis diagnosis) can turn any grand tasting into a terror with cramping, bloating, and, well, I'll spare you the more graphic details. Though I've never tested positive for major food allergies or intolerances including gluten (a common culprit) or dairy, I've always wondered if I had any sensitivities that I was unaware of, especially as someone who eats everything and anything at any given moment.  Joey Skladany/CNET Enter Everlywell: The $199 at-home food sensitivity kit measures your body's immune response to 96 common foods.  "At-home lab testing for IgG (short for the responsive antibodies called immunoglobulin G) reactivity can be a great way for those with relatively mild, food-related symptoms to s...