Hair Dye Allergy: Symptoms, the PPD Connection and How to Color Safely
Most allergic reactions to hair dye are caused by one ingredient: paraphenylenediamine, or PPD. The FDA says PPD has been implicated more...
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Skin Allergies and Eczema
Rashes, hives, eczema flares and reactions to soaps, fragrances, metals or latex all start on the skin. This section explains common skin triggers, how eczema and allergies are linked, and everyday steps that can calm irritated skin.If a reaction spreads fast, affects breathing or involves swelling of the face or throat, get emergency care.
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Are Humidifiers Good for Eczema? How to Use One Without Making Allergies Worse
A humidifier can help eczema, especially in winter. Mayo Clinic lists using a humidifier among its self-care steps for atopic dermatitis, because...
Nail Polish Allergy and the “Toxic Trio”: What’s Actually in Your Polish
Nail polish can cause allergic reactions, and they often show up somewhere unexpected: on the eyelids, face or neck, wherever polished nails...
Fragrance Allergy: How Scented Products Cause Skin Reactions and How to Avoid Them
Fragrance is the most common cause of allergic skin reactions to cosmetics in the United States, according to the U.S. allergy specialty...
Genetics Role in Eczema: Understanding Hereditary Links
Eczema genetics explainedIs atopic eczema hereditary? Yes, genes can increase a person’s likelihood of developing atopic eczema, also called atopic dermatitis. However,...
Overscrubbing Your Skin: How It Damages Your Skin Barrier and What to Do Instead
Scrubbing too hard or too often can leave skin red, raw and irritated. Dermatologists warn that over-exfoliating can cause redness and irritation,...
Can Allergies Cause Dry Skin? How to Tell and What Helps
Yes, allergies can be part of the reason your skin is dry, though not in the way most people expect. The most...
Why Hospitals Ban Latex: The Johns Hopkins Latex-Safe Policy and What It Means for Patients
In January 2008, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore announced it had become the first major medical institution to go “latex safe”: it...
Halloween Allergy Safety: Latex Costumes, Balloons and Candy
Halloween has two big allergy risks. The first is latex, found in many rubber masks, costume pieces and party balloons. The second...