With so many things happening around us all at once, we often forget to remind ourselves that self-care, even with eczema, remains an essential part of our lives. To help you check your physical and emotional barometer this Self-Care Awareness Month, we have put down 6 self-care tips to possibly
Meat allergy is when a person develops an allergy to eating red meat. People can develop this allergy through two different ways: having a pre-existing allergy to milk and getting bitten by the Lone Star tick. According to statistics, this type of allergy is still uncommon but nonetheless it is
A balsam is an aromatic resinous substance that comes from various trees and shrubs, which pharmaceutical companies and cosmetic companies use as a base for certain medicines and cosmetic products. Balsam of Peru is a balsam that comes from the Myroxylon tree, which grows in South and Central America. Balsam
Perioral dermatitis is a skin condition, wherein a rash appears around the mouth and sometimes around the eyes and nose. This is also sometimes called periorificial dermatitis. It is most common in females between the ages of 16 and 45 years. Older people, males. and children may get perioral dermatitis,
People who are allergic to marshmallows could be allergic to the ingredients in this food item and not to the marshmallow itself. According to experts, people who are allergic to marshmallows are actually allergic to gelatin. Gelatin is a protein found in marshmallow and other foods and if a person exhibits similar
Seafood allergy is one of the most common food allergies in the world, particularly, among adults in the U.S. It is much more common in adults than in children and once you develop this type of allergy, it tends to be severe and lifelong. Seafood allergy can also develop even
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
If you get stung by a bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, or fire ant, would you know if you had an allergic reaction? Understanding differences in symptoms between a normal reaction and an allergic reaction would help in determining symptom management or treatment. Three types of reactions: Normal/mild reaction –