What Is Atopic March?
Atopic march is the progression from eczema to nasal allergies and asthma. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Atopic...
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Is Your Shampoo Causing an Allergic Reaction?
Shampoo chemicals could be the cause of an itchy scalp or dry skin. Learn the signs of an allergic reaction—and whether shampoo is causing it....
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What’s the Deal With Parabens?
Parabens are a type of preservative often found in pharmaceuticals, food, and a wide range of cosmetics. Should you be avoiding them (and how)?...
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An Overview of Laundry Detergent Allergies
If you've ever developed an itchy rash after wearing freshly cleaned clothes, you might have a laundry detergent allergy. Learn more about it...
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Allergy to Oatmeal Skin Moisturizers
While colloidal oatmeal moisturizers are popular with consumers, they can cause adverse skin reactions such as eczema in people with oat allergies. A...
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Skin Allergies
A skin allergy can leave you with a red, itchy rash or swelling. Learn about the different kinds, including hives and eczema, and how you can find...
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Understanding Pruritus
See the most common causes of both localized and generalized itching. Learn why is it important to determine the cause, especially without a rash....
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An Overview of Skin Allergies
Itching, redness, rashes, and bumps may be caused by an allergic reaction. Skin allergies include issues like eczema, contact dermatitis, and hives....
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Is It Possible to Have a Sun Allergy?
The symptoms of sun allergies are more common than you may think, ranging from true allergies to phototoxic reactions to sunscreen. People regularly...
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Causes of Itchy Rashes After Ocean Swimming
Learn what causes an itchy rash after swimming in a lake or the ocean. It may be sea bather's eruption or swimmer's itch. Neither are...
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3 Most Common Types of Allergic Skin Rashes
Here's a good place to start to learn about the basics of allergic skin rashes and which type you may have. Various dermatologic conditions...
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What Is Brachioradial Pruritus?
If you're experiencing itching on your upper arm, you may have brachioradial pruritus. Here's what to know about symptoms, causes, and...
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An Overview of Chlorine Rash
Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent itchy rashes after swimming, also known as a chlorine rash. Chlorine rash is a red, itchy rash that appears...
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Common Causes and Treatments for Itching
Learn about the most common causes of itching, and the best ways to treat itching, including topical steroid creams and antihistamines. Itching...
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Can You Be Allergic to Essential Oils?
Learn the types of allergic reactions that can occur as a result of using essential oils and what to do when they occur. While essential oils are...
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Allergic Reactions While at the Beach
Learn about five different types of allergic reactions that can take the fun out of a day at the beach from rashes to insect sting sensitivities....
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Are You Allergic to Your Skincare Products?
Patches of dry, flaky skin, pimples, or uneven skin tone? These are some of the symptoms of contact dermatitis. Learn what you can do about it. An...
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Learn Some Common Causes of Irritating Eyelid Rashes
Eyelid rashes are a common problem, especially in women, caused by everything from hay fever and contact dermatitis to an autoimmune disorder. Eyelid...
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The Differences Between Atopic and Contact Dermatitis
There are similarities and differences between two common eczema types—atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Chief among them? Their causes....
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Weed Allergy Symptoms and Treatment
Learn how to recognize and treat a marijuana allergy by understanding the symptoms and speaking with your physician if these symptoms occur. Could...
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6 Reasons Why You Itch After Taking a Shower
If you are itching or have hives after a shower, these conditions may be the cause. We also provide tips for getting rid of the itching after...
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Allergic Reactions to Hand-Washing
Learn about the most common causes of hand rashes from hand-washing and the best methods to prevent and treat this problem. Hand-washing is important...
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