Cosmetics can help women feel on top of their game, but they can also cause irritation especially on sensitive skin. According a dermatology study published in 2010, more than a third of over 900 research participants had at least one allergic reaction to cosmetic ingredients.
The term human seminal plasma (HSP) refers to the components of human semen other than spermatozoa. Allergic reactions to HSP is called seminal plasma hypersensitivity or sperm allergy. This condition is more common among women, affecting up to 40,000 women in the U.S.
Polymorphous light eruption, also known as polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), is a common skin reaction to sunlight that commonly occurs in people with fair skin.
Imagine being allergic to the slightest touch that when someone lightly runs their finger on your skin it will leave wheals on your dermis that can last for 30 minutes. This is what people with dermatographia have to endure—the allergy to touch. Symptoms Dermatographia is also called ‘skin writing’ because
A maculopapular rash usually occurs at a large area on the body, and is usually red and has small, confluent bumps. The sandpapery rash of scarlet fever, or scarletina, is the classic example of a maculopapular rash. The most distinctive feature of the rash is the pattern of macules or
Brachioradial pruritus or BRP, is a form of chronic localized neuropathic itch that affects the dorsolateral aspect of the forearms, meaning it affects the skin between your shoulder to the forearm. BRP is named after the brachioradial muscle that runs between the two joints. Symptoms BRP symptoms include tingling, burning,
Nightshades are a family of flowering plants called Solanaceae, which consists of almost 3,000 species. The family Solanaceae extends well beyond vegetables to include innocuous flowers, but still, vegetables are a prominent part of the family. Some edible nightshades are listed below: white potatoes tomatoes eggplants bell peppers chilis huckleberries
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 of women are now
Water has always been associated with healing or life-giving properties. When someone gets wounded water is used to clean the wound. When someone is dying of thirst water can bring back that person to life. Even when a person is suffering from gout he or she is often advised to