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      Seborrheic Dermatitis
      If you have that dry itchy red rash on your scalp that has flaky scales, it could be seborrheic dermatitis, or also called seborrheic eczema or seborrhea. It is a very common skin condition that causes your skin to become red with flaky patches that resembles dandruff. It usually affects
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      Stasis Dermatitis
      What is Stasis Dermatitis? Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition that often affects the lower part of the legs and sometimes the ankles. It is known by other names such as gravitational dermatitis, venous stasis dermatitis and venous eczema. This condition occurs because of a problem with the blood circulation
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      Nummular Eczema
      What Is Nummular Eczema? A chronic condition that often targets the arms and legs nummular eczema is a skin disorder that appears as coin-shaped spots. Nummular eczema is also known as discoid eczema or nummular dermatitis. The word “nummular” comes from the Latin word for “coin” and it is dubbed
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      Footwear Allergies
      What are Footwear Allergies? Foot wear allergies are skin rashes manifested as contact dermatitis on and around the feet, including the ankles, under the foot/heels, toes, and upper parts of the legs. What causes Footwear Allergies? Allergic reactions occur when the skin comes into contact with allergens found in materials
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      Polyester Allergies
      What is Polyester? Polyester is a long-chain synthetic polymer comprising of 85% ester. It is chemically produced from the reaction between the purified terephthalic acid (PTA) or its dimethyl ester dimethyl terephthalate and dihydric alcohol/mono-ethylene glycol (MEG). Polyester fibers/fabrics are characterized by resistance to stretching, shrinking, wrinkle, mildew, and abrasion;
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      Allergy to Parabens
      Parabens are preservatives used in the production of toiletries, cosmetics, and similar personal care products to prevent the growth of bacteria and increase the lifespan of a product. Most pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries also make use of parabens as a result of their fungicidal and bactericidal properties. Irrespective of their
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      Bleach Allergy
      What are Bleaches? Bleaching refers to a chemical process commonly used in many industrial processes such as wood pulp or paper industry, laundry to whiten or remove stains from clothing, and skin bleaching products. Bleaches are also used as pesticides and herbicides; and disinfectants to sterilize household items in the
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      Allergy to Spandex
      What is Spandex? Spandex, also known as Lycra, Elastane or Lycra Spandex, is a synthetic material composed of about 85% polyurethane polymer polyurethane. The synthetic fiber is manufactured from a mixture of several chemicals known as sensitizers, which provides exceptional elasticity, strength, and durability compared to all other natural rubbers.
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      Folliculitis and Acneiform Dermatoses
      What is Folliculitis and Acneiform Dermatoses? Folliculitis is a group of skin conditions characterized by the inflammatory cells that affect the wall and Ostia of the hair follicle, creating follicular-based pustule and pus formation.  Acneiform dermatoses are acne lesions (follicular eruptions) that may be cystic, nodular, or papulopustular, which develop
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      Vitiligo
      What is Vitiligo? Vitiligo is a long-term skin pigmentation disorder characterized by loss of melanin in which pale white patches develop on the skin in different body parts. What Causes Vitiligo? The particular cause of vitiligo remains unknown, but several researchers have hypothesized different theories linking to the development of
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