What to Know About Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a common skin condition that occurs when your skin comes into direct contact with an irritant or allergen. This leads to an itchy, inflamed rash, which can range from mild to severe depending on the cause and your skin’s sensitivity. You can prevent flare-ups and better manage your symptoms by understanding its…
What To Know About Summer Skin Allergens
Summer is a time for outdoor adventures, beach days and backyard barbecues. However, it’s also a season when skin allergens can cause discomfort and irritation. Knowing how to identify and manage these allergens can help you enjoy your summer to the fullest. Consider these potential skin allergens and how to avoid them this sunny season….
What To Know About the Allergic March
The Allergic March, also known as the Atopic March, refers to the natural progression of an allergy over time, typically starting in infancy or childhood and developing into adulthood. The Allergic March tends to begin with a small symptom like dry skin and develop into allergic rhinitis or asthma by adulthood. Common steps within this…
How Can You Help a Child With Seasonal Allergies
Allergic rhinitis affects up to 40% of children but isn’t often diagnosed. Seasonal allergies can also be difficult for children. If you’ve noticed your child struggling with allergy symptoms after a visit to Marion Davis Park, you may want to consider seeing a medical professional. Allergy Causes The most common cause of seasonal allergies is plant…
How to Sleep Better With Eczema
Eczema is a common skin condition that affects more than 31 million Americans. Eczema is usually caused by an environmental trigger and may present with symptoms such as: Eczema symptoms can appear anywhere on your skin, including but not limited to your: While eczema does not usually cause pain unless the skin is broken from…
Find Relief From Chronic Hives
Chronic hives, also called urticaria, affects about 20% of people at some point in their life. Hives are a skin reaction that causes red, pink, white or skin-toned itchy welts. They can vary in shape, size and severity. Depending on the cause, they may last less than 24 hours or as long as several months….
These Indoor Allergens May Worsen Your Eczema
Eczema, known medically as atopic dermatitis, describes dry, itchy skin that can develop into a rash when scratched or irritated. According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Genetic as well as environmental factors are thought to play a part in the pathogenesis.” In this post, we focus on some environmental factors…
What Are the Red Bumps on Your Leg?
If you have red bumps on your legs, you probably have nothing to worry about. However, they may be annoying, unsightly or uncomfortable. Knowing what’s causing the bumps is key to seeking appropriate treatment. We review some common skin conditions that cause red bumps on the legs below. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) A telltale sign of…
What is Contact Dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease that results from coming into contact with a skin irritant. There are a few different types of contact dermatitis, depending on what type of trigger causes symptoms. Symptoms of Contact Dermatitis An itchy, discolored rash is the most common symptom of contact dermatitis. Other symptoms include: Dry, cracked…