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      Vibratory Urticaria
      Imagine taking a bumpy bus ride or clapping your hands and coming out with a rash. These activities for some people, sometimes even drying their hands with a towel or running, can lead to a form of haves called vibratory urticaria. What is vibratory urticaria? It is a rare condition
      • AllergyKB Writer
      • January 30, 2019
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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
      • AllergyKB Contributor
      • December 18, 2018
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      Lanolin Allergy
      What is lanolin allergy? Lanolin allergy is an allergic reaction to moisturizers, sunscreens, shampoos, lipsticks, makeup removers, ointments and any other product that contains wool alcohol, which is the principle component of lanolin. Lanolin, due to its moisturizing aspect, is often used to treat breastfeeding women’s nipples and a number
      • AllergyKB Writer
      • December 10, 2018
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      Gold Allergy
      One of the most sought after minerals for its luster and rarity is also sought after by many for its property as a hypoallergenic mineral. Gold is considered to be one of the safest minerals to come in contact with the human skin, because of its lack of reactivity when
      • AllergyKB Writer
      • December 10, 2018
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      Leather Allergy
      Some people notice that they develop contact dermatitis after sitting on a leather couch for quite some time or wearing leather shoes the whole day. These people are allergic to leather or more specifically to the chemical dimethyl fumarate. What is dimethyl fumarate? Dimethyl fumarate is the chemical compound manufacturers
      • AllergyKB Writer
      • November 12, 2018
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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
      • AllergyKB Contributor
      • July 6, 2018
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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
      • AllergyKB Contributor
      • July 5, 2018
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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
      • AllergyKB Contributor
      • May 24, 2018
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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;
      • AllergyKB Contributor
      • May 22, 2018
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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
      • AllergyKB Contributor
      • May 21, 2018
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