Understanding Sun Allergy
How Does Lupus Affect the Skin?
What is Thiuram Allergy?
6 Misconceptions About Hidradenitis Suppurativa
6 Simple Tips to Reduce Discomfort Caused by Lichen Sclerosus
The 5Ws of Latex Allergy
The 5 Real Costs of Eczema
5 Ways COVID-19 Affects The Skin
Understanding Sun Allergy
Aside from making you sweat, spending too much time basking under the sun can also make you itch. Here's how to avoid solar urticaria from happening.
What is Thiuram Allergy?
Thiurams are allergens capable of wreaking havoc on people with sensitive skin.
Quinoa Allergy
Quinoa /ˈkēnwä/ is a small grain-like food that actually belongs to the fruit family. Due to its appearance, nutritionists describe quinoa as a pseudo-cereal. It is rich in protein, and is considered a good dietary source. A person may not be allergic to quinoa, but to its saponins, or the
wheat allergy
watermelon allergy
Allergic Rhinitis or COVID-19: How to tell the difference?
From a sudden sneeze and consecutive coughs that feel like the usual allergies to chilling fevers and severe body pains that strike every cell in your body, the overlapping symptoms between allergic rhinitis and coronavirus seem to cause unnecessary fear among people nowadays.
Swollen Lips
There are many reasons why lips can become swollen. It becomes swollen when fluid builds up in the skin tissue or if there is underlying inflammation. Let’s see what can possibly cause swollen lips.
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What Is Lichen Sclerosus? Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic skin condition that commonly affects the genital skin (vulva and penis) and anal areas. However, LS may occasionally appear on the upper body parts including arms and breasts. What causes Lichen Sclerosus? The exact cause of LS is not clearly
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Maculopapular Rash
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
Spongiotic Dermatitis
Spongiotic dermatitis is generally considered as a form of acute eczema. It is a condition that makes the skin itchy and cracked. While this form of dermatitis is often painful, it is relatively easy to prevent and treat. Symptoms Some of the symptoms of spongiotic dermatitis include: Dry and scaly
Caffeine Allergy
There are many people around the world who drink coffee to keep them up early in the morning. Coffee contains caffeine, a natural drug that stimulates the nervous system. But what effect can caffeine have on the body if the person is allergic to it? Read on to find out.
Corn Allergy
Corn allergy is another type of food allergy that is rare, but just as severe as nut and shell fish allergy. It is also difficult to diagnose since common allergy tests such as blood and skin tests often come up with false positive results. What most experts advise is to check
Compared to other food allergies, gluten allergy has different factors that contribute to an individual’s reaction to this substance. Most people with food allergies often exhibit similar symptoms but with gluten allergy, there are differences in the symptoms that could tell the individual the underlying cause of his/her allergy to this