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29th September 2009
When the skin just becomes too itchy, too rash-like, or starts to have sores that weep, it may be more than just dry skin. Eczema is a term used to describe a wide variety of skin conditions that consist of dry skin, cracking, bleeding, itch, and oozing s... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
When the body can't tolerate a food or environmental trigger it can result in respiratory problems, headaches, hives pimples, digestive issues and eczema skin itching. We can react to mold, fragrances from household products, perfumes, food ingredients an... Read >
Author: Rosie Wallace29th September 2009
Many people like jewelry—men, women, and even children. There are all types, too. It all depends on a person’s budget and what quality they are looking to purchase. Lots of people who have unlimited amounts of cash will spend thousands on one piece of... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Allergies (Type I Hypersensitivity) are actually a malfunction of our immune system that triggers our body to become hypersensitized and react immunologically to typically non-immunogenic substances. The substances that cause our bodies to become this way... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
The American Academy of Dermatology has revealed that on the average, adult Americans use at least seven various cosmetics or cosmetic products daily.
The thing is that products like shampoos, colognes, deodorants, moisturizers and other cosmetics hav... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Fake tanning can be achieved in various ways. This type of tanning has been developed in response to the dangers of natural sun tanning. Extensive or over exposure to sun tanning can cause cancer. Sun rays are most powerful fm 10 in the morning to 4 in th... Read >
Author: aashish12307th August 2009
One of the most commonly used ingredients, Benzoyl Peroxide can be very effective in treating mild cases of non-
inflammatory acne. It’s safe for children as well as adults, and may combined with other topical or oral treatments.
Benzoyl Peroxi... Read >
Author: spuunman03rd August 2009
When we have youngsters there are numerous distinct things that we should worry about. One of the more average trouble that is able to bear upon them are allergies. There are nearly lots of allergies that are able to touch them and more often then not it ... Read >
Author: nlwest2103rd August 2009
Snow white slowly took a small bite of the apple and she fell to the ground losing consciousness. Most children, and even the adults, are familiar with this fairy tale story. It is in fact just a tale, but in real life, the apple can make wonders.
In r... Read >
Author: Kelvin Gentry03rd August 2009
Snow white slowly took a small bite of the apple and she fell to the ground losing consciousness. Most children, and even the adults, are familiar with this fairy tale story. It is in fact just a tale, but in real life, the apple can do wonders.
In rea... Read >
Author: Kelvin Gentry01st August 2009
Eczema, also known as Dermatitis, is a condition of the skin, which can affect people of any age. A Common mispelling is exzema. The severity of the disease can vary - in mild forms the skin is hot, dry and itchy, while in more severe cases the skin can b... Read >
Author: jonathanluke15th July 2009
Over 10 million Americans suffer from allergies to pollen alone, which equals out to approximately one in every five people. Suffers of allergies have a disorder of their immune system and that is what causes the symptoms. Many people are allergic to du... Read >
Author: Eugenio Frazier22nd June 2009
A specific concern of many women between the ages of 25 to 35 is diffuse redness of the skin. Many factors can contribute to this condition. Statistics have shown that a high percentage of adult women suffer from a variety of sensitive skin conditions... Read >
Author: afterglow22nd June 2009
A specific concern of many women between the ages of 25 to 35 is diffuse redness of the skin. Many factors can contribute to this condition. Statistics have shown that a high percentage of adult women suffer from a variety of sensitive skin conditions. ... Read >
Author: afterglow17th June 2009
Sometimes what we believe will prevent jewelry allergies doesn't solve the problem. For example, my aunt declared that only solid gold would prevent her jewelry allergies. This may be true, but solid gold jewelry isn't made. Pure gold is too soft. So o... Read >
Author: Rachael Stone20th May 2009
Dyshidrotic is a form of eczema - a common skin problem. This particular type of skin development leaves a rash on the palms, fingers, and soles of the person. While most kinds of eczema bear upon infants and young kids this form is most frequently observ... Read >
Author: nlwest2111th May 2009
1. Washing every day makes your scalp produce more oil, not less. The body makes up for the removal of oil by rushing to replace it, so you may feel greasy only a few hours later.
2. Many hair cleansers are too harsh. That squeaky clean, fluffy feeli... Read >
Author: srini27th April 2009
There are multitude of reasons to switch to natural cosmetics. Since your skin is living tissue, it absorbs up to 60% of what is ever put on it. And in turn, that goes into your blood stream. So that raises concerns about long term effects because of the ... Read >
Author: ChrisStigson17th April 2009
Skin allergies (also called “allergic contact dermatitis”) occur when your skin comes in contact with an allergen that your skin is sensitive or allergic to. A skin allergy is a reaction caused by a substance that comes in contact with the skin, thus ... Read >
Author: naturalremedies17th April 2009
Boy did I learn a valuable lesson. Here's how to find the best hand cream for dry skin. It's all about the compounds that are included in the product. There are some to look for and others to avoid. There's actually a long list of chemicals to avoid. Thes... Read >
Author: Laurel Levine15th April 2009
Eczema, hives and other skin conditions are a common reaction in those who have a type of allergy called contact dermatitis. It may be caused by sensitivity to hair dyes or perfumes. It can result from wearing rings made from certain metals like nickel or... Read >
Author: James Conrad30th March 2009
If you suffer from any type of allergy, you know how miserable it can make you feel. Our pets can suffer from allergies too, and it can make them just as miserable. Allergies occur when the bodies immune system overreacts to a substance. Unlike people, pe... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol27th March 2009
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Also called dermatitis, eczema is a noncontagious skin inflammation that produces itchy skin, red, rashlike areas. These occur on the face, scalp, wrists, and hands, as well as at the crease of the elbows, in back of the k... Read >
Author: AMERICA03rd March 2009
Eczema All About it and How to Treat it
Eczema is an often contracted skin infection that can be found in young and old alike. It is a problem of the upper layers of the skin and is in fact a relative of dermatitis. It can manifest as persistent rashes... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta03rd March 2009
Eczema All About it and How to Treat it
Eczema is an often contracted skin infection that can be found in young and old alike. It is a problem of the upper layers of the skin and is in fact a relative of dermatitis. It can manifest as persistent rashes... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta01st March 2009
Let's face it. The ingredients in most facial moisturizers aren't actually moisturizing. That might not make much sense, but it's the truth. For decades, the "workhorse" of the cosmetic industry has been petrolatum. It's found in practically every lotion ... Read >
Author: Laurel Levine03rd February 2009
One of the biggest sources of stress in the body are allergies. Allergic reactions can result from foods, insect stings, and reactions to medications like aspiring and antibiotics such as penicillin. There are also pollen, flower and chemical allergies. A... Read >
Author: Grace4602nd February 2009
Cosmetic Products Off Talks
During the 20th century, the popularity of cosmetics increased rapidly. Especially in the United States, cosmetics are used by girls at an increasingly young age. Many companies have catered to this expanding market by intr... Read >
Author: Bella Mclaine28th January 2009
Is there really such an urgent need for paraben free facial moisturizers? Why would needing paraben free hand cream be such an important issue? If you know the answers to these questions then congratulations for being an informed, health conscious consu... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby20th January 2009
As a consumer, you should have natural skin care education. Without it, it would be difficult for many consumers (like yourself) to make the best choices about natural skin care. It’s extremely import to know what ingredients you should NOT be putting o... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson20th January 2009
As a consumer, you should have natural skin care education. Without it, it would be difficult for many consumers (like yourself) to make the best choices about natural skin care. It’s extremely import to know what ingredients you should NOT be putting o... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson20th January 2009
Eczema is a disease characterized by inflammation of the upper layers of skin. It features an itchy, scaly and swollen rash and is a recurring skin condition where the skin turns red and inflamed and then forms dry, greasy scales.
It is mainly found on... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski13th January 2009
Butt rashes are more common in women and the embarrassment it causes is often more agonizing than the ailment itself. The good news is that treating butt rashes is simple. Unlike other afflictions, butt rashes seldom get discussed even among women and the... Read >
Author: Alan Cris07th January 2009
Sensitive skin can can come from many different things; heredity, allergies, and contact with irritants, just to name a few. You can have different skin reactions, that are still all classified as Sensitive Skin. Though no specific criteria has been estab... Read >
Author: Jim White06th January 2009
There are literally hundreds of allergies in the world. It is important for us to know even the most rarest types of allergies. One of these and one that most of us have never heard of is nickel allergy.
Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes ... Read >
Author: nlwest2117th December 2008
Why do scalp problems occur?
Itchy scalp problems can occur due to a number of medical and miscellaneous reasons. You must look out for symptoms like profusion of dandruff and possible allergic reaction to the use of chemical hair products. Besides, th... Read >
Author: Miawadsworth14th December 2008
Are you frustrated with itchy scalp problems? It is unbelievable that some medical conditions work as causes for the occurrence of itchy scalp. Use of chemically rich hair products, allergic reaction to hair dyes, poor hair care, massage of the scalp with... Read >
Author: Miawadsworth12th December 2008
A heartburn home remedy is seen as a good alternative to those who don't want medical or surgical treatments. When you take a heartburn home remedy, though, you should be patient and consistent since it will take weeks or even months before you see its ef... Read >
Author: juana cruz08th December 2008
There are many acid reflux cures out there, but many people want a natural cure for acid reflux because, compared to surgical procedures and medications, natural remedies are cheaper and safer. They have little risks involved, and can be tried anytime at ... Read >
Author: juana cruz03rd December 2008
Acid reflux is a disease that brings discomfort to those who suffer from it. It can happen anytime during the day and at night. To some, the pain is unbearable, which lasts for a few minutes to a very long time.
There are many acid reflux remedies ava... Read >
Author: juana cruz01st December 2008
Personal injury, in legal terms, describes a situation in which a person has suffered some form of physical or psychological injury as a result of an accident or medical malpractice. The type of personal injury claims that are seen the most often include... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th November 2008
Allergy is a disorder of the immune system often also referred to as atopy. Allergic reactions occur to environmental substances known as allergens; these reactions are acquired, predictable and rapid. Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of hypersensit... Read >
Author: appsnes50525th November 2008
Allergy is a disorder of the immune system often also referred to as atopy. Allergic reactions occur to environmental substances known as allergens; these reactions are acquired, predictable and rapid. Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of hypersensit... Read >
Author: appsnes50516th November 2008
Is it possible to combine the best natural skincare solutions with a scientific system skincare approach? When it comes to your skin, you can have the best of both worlds.
Researchers have found what seems to be the best natural skincare solution for d... Read >
Author: Laurel Levine21st October 2008
Eczema is a general term for any type of dermatitis or "inflammation of the skin". The symptoms of almost all the types of eczema cause itching and redness, and some will blister, weep or peel. The degree of severity varies with each individual from a mil... Read >
Author: peterhutch13th October 2008
There is a lot of talk these days about paraben free products, as more and more research is pointing to the dangers products containing these ingredients pose. You might want to find out for yourself what all the buzz is about. Read on.
A number of r... Read >
Author: John Sern29th September 2008
Every household struggles with balancing a budget where the cost of goods one regularly purchases keeps going up while the household income does not increase, or in some cases, is reduced.
A new, effective and safe way of doing the laundry that is gett... Read >
Author: Janelle Elizabeth25th September 2008
There are lots of paraben free facial moisturizers on the market. But, how do you know what's best, in terms of safety and effectiveness?
Whether you are looking for paraben free hand cream, body lotion, eye gel or other creams, you should look for pro... Read >
Author: Laurel Levine09th September 2008
Ringworm is the most common fungal skin infection seen in cats. Contrary to the name, ringworm is caused by a microscopic group of parasitic fungal organisms known as dermatophytes (which means "plants that live on the skin"). Ringworm invades the dead, o... Read >
Author: Saiera Hilton02nd September 2008
Allergies, in most cases, are not life threatening. There are exceptions, as some people may be sensitive to wasp venom and may actually die from a sting. Asthma can also have some serious effects. But for most, allergies are generally a nuisance. But oh,... Read >
Author: James Conrad02nd September 2008
A rash can also be known dermatitis. A rash is sense as a change in the skin's appearance, which may include alternations in texture and it colour. A rash may be restricted in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may result the skin to cha... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd August 2008
What is a skin allergy? A skin allergy is a reaction caused by a substance that comes in contact with the skin, thus a skin allergy. Some types of contact skin allergies are dermatitis, eczema and hives. Contact dermatitis develops when the skin comes in ... Read >
Author: yourasthmatreatment22nd August 2008
An anti aging hand cream is an important part of any health and beauty regimen. The hands experience much greater wear and tear during normal daily routines than other parts of the body. So, cosmetics that target the hands should contain specifically ... Read >
Author: ray14th August 2008
If you suffer from Gold Allergy then you have Allergies Type 4 is also called cell-mediated or delayed allergies. When T-cells become activated and result in an inflammation of the effected area. It usually develops with repeated exposure to some substan... Read >
Author: David Cowley18th July 2008
A rash is a general term for a change in the color, or texture of area of your skin. Rashes can have a number of causes, including allergies, irritants, or illness. To help determine the cause of the rash, your health care provider will look at the rash a... Read >
Author: peterhutch17th July 2008
Natural latex rubber (NLR) is the cloudy, white sap exuded from beneath the bark of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Synthetic latex is made from petroleum, acetylene, coal, natural gas or oil. Both natural and synthetic latex can cause allergic re... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th July 2008
Almost all of the anti aging skin care products on the market today do little more than moisturize. If you take the time to read the label, you will see that the primary ingredient is usually purified water, which is fine. But, then they have to go and ... Read >
Author: ray11th July 2008
Due to the increase in the level of pollution ever day, people are suffering from a variety of skin allergies and rashes. The causes behind skin allergies are not only the rise of the pollutant levels in the air, but there are other causes. These causes i... Read >
Author: Nammy09th July 2008
The root causes of dermatitis are poorly understood and remain the focus of active research. It is shown in the current research that it comes about due to interactions between our immune system, the environment, and genetics. The immune systems of suffer... Read >
Author: David Clinton26th June 2008
A personal injury can happen any time and it might be as a result of an accident at work, road or even in the home. This accidents may cause physical or psychological injuries or both. A personal injury can be caused by defective products and negligence i... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu26th June 2008
Symptoms of yeast infection are some of the most annoying and if you have never suffered from the infection, you should dread the experience. This does not mean that you have to live in fear because when you have the information on symptoms of yeast infec... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th June 2008
Ringworm is often a misdiagnosis for other conditions, especially numular eczema and pityriasis rosea.
Remember that athlete's foot is unusual in preteen children. These children often have Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis or a contact dermatitis when they h... Read >
Author: Sander Bel13th June 2008
I have something in my eyes!! We have all said this at lease once some time. We all know how uncomfortable it can become. Fortunately, many common eye disorders disappear without treatment or can be managed by self-treating. Various products from artifici... Read >
Author: Sander Bel27th May 2008
Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans or formerly Rhus toxicodendron) is a climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact. ... Read >
Author: Sander Bel20th May 2008
Poison ivy is a common cause of contact dermatitis, an allergic reaction to something that comes in direct contact with the skin. This condition can be quite unpleasant, but does not pose serious health risks. Prevention is better than treatment, but it's... Read >
Author: peterhutch15th May 2008
Itching may be caused by a skin disorder or by a disease that affects the whole body (systemic disease). Skin disorders that cause severe itching include infestations with parasites (such as scabies, mites, or lice), insect bites, hives, atopic dermatitis... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st May 2008
Dental Instrument Sterilization is clearly defined and outlined by the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, issued in 2003. These guidelines are intended to educate dental personnel regarding infecti... Read >
Author: Steven J Brazis DDS29th April 2008
Allergic Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation that occurs because the skin has been exposed to a substance that irritates it or causes an allergic reaction. Allergic contact dermatitis is an immune reaction that occurs only in people who are naturally ... Read >
Author: peterhutch29th April 2008
Dermatitis is a general term for an inflammation of the skin. The symptoms are usually itching, crustiness, blistering, and a watery discharge from pustules. In other words, just about any annoyance on the surface of your skin—ranging from the mildly it... Read >
Author: peterhutch24th April 2008
Eczema is a progressive yet treatable skin disease that is the form of dermatitis or inflammation of upper layer of skin.
Eczema is broad term applied to the different type's skin condition. Skin becomes dry and there are frequent skin rashes that init... Read >
Author: Tony Seruga, Yolanda Seruga and Yolanda Bishop24th April 2008
Eczema is not caused by any specific reason, but it is generally considered as allergic disease and may also be called as atopic eczema. It is associated with asthma and hay fever. If any of the family members is suffering from this disease then others wi... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu24th April 2008
There is not as single certain cause of eczema. However, it is generally considered as allergic disease and it has another popular name Atopic dermatitis. It runs along with asthma and hay fever.
Research shows that following things are the cause of e... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
Eczema is a progressive yet treatable skin disease that is the form of dermatitis or inflammation of upper layer of skin.
Eczema is broad term applied to the different type's skin condition. Skin becomes dry and there are frequent skin rashes that init... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
Eczema is a type of dermatitis, or an inflammation of the upper layer of skin. In general, Eczema describes swollen, reddened and itchy skin. There are different types of eczema, atopic eczema; contact dermatitis, xerotic eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
Eczema is not caused by any specific reason, but it is generally considered as allergic disease and may also be called as atopic eczema. It is associated with asthma and hay fever. If any of the family members is suffering from this disease then others wi... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
There is not as single certain cause of eczema. However, it is generally considered as allergic disease and it has another popular name Atopic dermatitis. It runs along with asthma and hay fever.
Research shows that following things are the cause of e... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
The medical term which is a type of the eczema is called as Xerotic as well as Asteatotic eczema. We can see this type of Asteatotic skin disease generally in the older people. This skin disease makes the skin drier. When there is the elevation in the in... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu13th April 2008
You may think that the air inside your home, school, and work is not a non issue, but research has shown that the air indoors is 30% more contaminated than that of the outside, possibly more in the winter months when the windows and doors are opened less ... Read >
Author: Mason Curry04th April 2008
Chapped lips are the result of our lips being too dry. Chronic chapped lips can result from nutritional deficiencies and dehydration, or over exposure to sun or cold and windy conditions. The explanation for severe and chronic dry lips is that our skin ha... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown02nd April 2008
Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects how fast skin cells mature and flake off. In a normal skin cell cycle, skin cells take about a month to move from the deepest skin layer to the top skin layer, where they die and flake off. When you have psoriasis,... Read >
Author: Lambert Klein28th March 2008
In Germany, the herb and root of the dandelion are used as an appetite stimulant, diuretic, bile stimulator, and treatment for dyspepsia. The herb without the root is used for loss of appetite and dyspepsia involving flatulence and feelings of fullness. T... Read >
Author: Alien25th March 2008
Medications also may be part of your treatment plan. An over-the-counter (OTC) cream or ointment containing hydro cortisone (Cortaid, Preparation H), applied sparingly to the affected area may reduce inflammation and itching. A protective ointment that... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th March 2008
Medications also may be part of your treatment plan. An over-the-counter (OTC) cream or ointment containing hydrocortisone (Cortaid, Preparation H), applied sparingly to the affected area may reduce inflammation and itching. A protective ointment that con... Read >
Author: peterhutch19th March 2008
Skin allergies are allergic reactions that affect the skin. Contact dermatitis, eczema, and hives can be types of skin allergies.
Chemicals are the usual cause of contact dermatitis. Two examples are poison ivy and self-care products. With poison ivy, th... Read >
Author: peterhutch19th March 2008
Jojoba oil has been used for many years as a hair conditioner and restorative, as well as in medicine and cooking. Jojoba is used by the Native Americans of the Southwest, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs has funded many of the research studies into the u... Read >
Author: Alien19th March 2008
Skin allergies are allergic reactions that affect the skin. Contact dermatitis, eczema, and hives can be types of skin allergies.
Chemicals are the usual cause of contact dermatitis. Two examples are poison ivy and self-care products. With poison ivy... Read >
Author: peterhutch12th March 2008
Hand Dermatitis is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Hand Dermatitis may occur to the people at any age. Hand dermatitis varies in severity. It may affect the backs of the hands, the palms or both sites. Often it starts as a mild intermitte... Read >
Author: Peter sams11th March 2008
Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans or formerly Rhus toxicodendron) is a climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact. ... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune11th March 2008
I would like to cover every aspect of this topic. In order to keep things short I have only included the major topics detailed as good as possible.
Eczema is not caused by any particular reason, but it is by and large reasoned as allergic disease and... Read >
Author: MichaelM110th March 2008
Impetigo often presents as a shallow, red erosion covered with crust. The presence of weeping, crusting, and pruritus allows the non bullous form of the disease to be morphologically placed within the group of eczematous diseases. Impetigo is identified b... Read >
Author: David Jones05th March 2008
Diagnostic Hallmarks
Distribution: ankle
History of preceding noninflammatory swelling (stasis)
Presence of varicosities
Clinical Presentation
The term "stasis" refers to the presence of chronic, noninflammatory edema of the lower leg.... Read >
Author: David Jones28th February 2008
The term eczema refers to a number of different skin conditions in which the skin is red and irritated and occasionally results in small, fluid-filled bumps that become moist and ooze. The most common cause of eczema is atopic dermatitis, sometimes call... Read >
Author: Peter sams21st February 2008
I have something in my eyes!! We have all said this at lease once some time. We all know how uncomfortable it can become. Fortunately, many common eye disorders disappear without treatment or can be managed by self-treating. Various products from artifici... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune21st February 2008
Choriin, a 6,7 hydroxycoumarin derivative, is a pharmacologically active component of chicory. Lactucin, a bitter component, may be responsible for chicory's sedative effects and ability to counteract the effects of caffeine. Other bitter substances, such... Read >
Author: Alien11th February 2008
Common rashes are often called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin; they involve changes in the color or texture of the skin including skin redness or inflammation. Body rash or skin rash is usually an inflammation on the skin. Clear skin is free... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th February 2008
Eczema is a skin problems. Eczema is a general term for a rash similar to the skin. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Eczema is often very itchy, and when you scratch the skin to become red and inflamed. No fewer than 15 million people in the United State... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th February 2008
Allergic contact dermatitis, like atopic dermatitis, almost always begins on the dorsal surface of the fingers and hands. This predilection is most likely due to the protective effect of the thick keratin found on the palmar aspect of the fingers and hand... Read >
Author: David Jones07th February 2008
There are six conditions that must be considered in the differential diagnosis of hand eczema. These are dyshidrotic eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, scabies, and autoeczematization as a result of eczema... Read >
Author: David Jones29th January 2008
Any part of the body may be affected by this disease.
The genital areas and the exposed areas such as the eyelids, forearms, face and neck are more
prone to it.
The cells of the epidermis ( the surface layer of the skin ) are normally protected from da... Read >
Author: sulamita23rd January 2008
Eczema (or dermatitis) is a chronic skin disorder that is usually characterized by itchy rashes (these rashes can be red, scaly, dry, and/or leathery.) It covers a variety of inflammations that take place on the most outer portion of the skin. It is also ... Read >
Author: Helen Hecker18th January 2008
The Skin is often the first area of the body to show an allergic reaction to a food or substance that the individual cannot tolerate. Some allergic reactions are local and temporary - heat rash, or contact dermatitis for example - and will disperse when t... Read >
Author: Alien18th January 2008
Megavitamin therapy involves taking doses of vitamins far larger than are considered necessary for general health. The megadose approach has been used for conditions as diverse as the common cold and cancer, but there are drawbacks.
Possible Adverse Ef... Read >
Author: Alien15th November 2007
Sterling Silver and AllergiesThe truth is people are not usually allergic to silver or sterling silver. Rather a metal known as nickel, which has been used in sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, t... Read >
Author: starsilver22nd October 2007
Eczema is an allergic condition that affects the skin. Another name for eczema is dermatitis. Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. There are several different types of dermatitis, but the one people usually mean when they say eczema is atopic dermatiti... Read >
Author: Alien24th August 2007
Dandruff is a mysterious ailment. Dandruff is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. Most cases of dandruff can be easily treated with specialized shampoos. Dandruff is not an organism like lice; it is just dead skin that accumul... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen23rd August 2007
Dry skin is most common in your lower legs, arms, flanks (sides of the abdomen), and thighs. Dry skin, eczema, and hives can cause itching all over your body. Contact dermatitis is another cause of all-over itching. Dry skin is common. It happens more oft... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen14th August 2007
The range of Alopecia is extremely wide, as it can result in a few small patches of lost hair to complete baldness on the entire body and head. There are several Alopecia treatments available that gives you options for fighting off the horrible autoimmun... Read >
Author: John Tulley27th July 2007
In the first part of this article we found out about what is Allergic Contact Dermatitis and how it is caused. Let us find out more.
The Clinical Look:
The allergy may not be only confined to the place of contact. If you handle a material with your h... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta27th July 2007
If you have contact allergy to a substance, you may develop allergic contact dermatitis when that substance comes in touch with your skin. What is allergic for some people may not be allergic to others. Allergic contact dermatitis develops by contact and ... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta23rd July 2007
Dry skin, or xerosis, is a skin type usually marked by firm texture and parched skin. This type is especially noticeable during winter, when one turns to indoor heaters due to the cold weather and dry air or low humidity. Signs of dry skin usually appear ... Read >
Author: Alien23rd July 2007
In the first part of this article we found out about why Hydroquinone is so popular as a skin-bleaching agent. In this part we will find out more about Hydroquinone.
How To Use Hydroquinone?
You should first perform an allergy test with Hydroquinone... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta23rd July 2007
Hydroquinone is one of the most popular skin bleaching agents. It is widely used for removing skin spots, melasma, scar colors, etc. Hydroquinone is a bleaching agent. Hydroquinone reduces the production of melanin (skin color pigment) and increases its b... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta23rd July 2007
To fight eczema and reduce eczema flare-ups, you need to take care of your skin. I am going to give you a list of solutions that will teach you how to treat your eczema effectively internally and externally. Although few recognize that their skin is their... Read >
Author: MJaworski23rd July 2007
Skin Rash is a type of red bump that forms on your body. There are many reasons for the cause of skin rash. This word is freely used in normal language to denote a number of skin conditions.
Skin Rash Types
Most commonly occurring skin rash types ar... Read >
Author: Alien23rd July 2007
Think of irritant contact dermatitis, as how touching any acid burns your skin. Any material that irritates your skin and creates redness, itching, blisters, etc. is said to cause irritant contact dermatitis. Strong chemicals are not the only causes of ir... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta20th July 2007
From August 1st 2007, part of the DermaSilk® Therapeutic Clothing range will be available for dermatologists, nurses and doctors in the United Kingdom to prescribe in cases of atopic dermatitis and eczema. The PPA (Prescription Pricing Authority) has ap... Read >
Author: Lizzie Brandon, Norseman Contracts11th July 2007
Sunscreens are one of the best defenses against sun damage. These agents either neutralize the UV radiation or reflect it. Most of the cosmetics now contain added sunscreen agents but plain sunscreen formulations still remain the safest for use. Find out ... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta01st July 2007
Allergic Contact Dermatitis- It Can Cause Lot Of Problems-2
In the first part of this article we found out about what is Allergic Contact Dermatitis and how it is caused. Let us find out more.
The Clinical Look:
The allergy may not be only confi... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta01st July 2007
Allergic Contact Dermatitis- It Can Cause Lot Of Problems-1
If you have contact allergy to a substance, you may develop allergic contact dermatitis when that substance comes in touch with your skin. What is allergic for some people may not be allergic ... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta11th June 2007
Dermatitis simply means skin inflammation. It caused by direct contact with an irritating substance. It is more common in men than women and the peak age of onset is at 55-65 years of age. Perioral dermatitis may be a form of the skin disorder rosacea, ad... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th May 2007
An estimated 20% of the world’s population suffers from allergic disease and may present as red itchy eyes, rhinitis (runny nose), asthma, and allergic conjunctivitis.
Ocular allergies are specific immunologic changes that result in inflammation on the... Read >
Author: Jay Stockman21st May 2007
For right skin care, it is important that we know about common skin problems that may hamper us. Irritant Contact Dermatitis is one such problem that may waste all our efforts in skin care. Know more about Irritant Contact Dermatitis and skin care.
Any... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta21st May 2007
All of us use some types of skin care products. Many of us use color cosmetics. Most of us are not aware that the product we love using so much may be causing dermatitis to us. this dermatitis can be allergic contact dermatitis or irritant contact dermat... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta16th May 2007
People with eczema, contact dermatitis and other allergic skin conditions are celebrating a recent scientific breakthrough in the manufacture of silk clothing. DermaSilk Therapeutic Clothing has been shown in published clinical trials to be more effectiv... Read >
Author: Lizzie Brandon, Norseman Contracts16th May 2007
Itchy blisters on the hands,fingers and soles of the feet are signs of dyshidrotic eczema.When the hands are affected the dyshidrotic eczema is called cheiropompholyx and when the feet are affected is called pedopompholyx.It is also called pompholyx,kerat... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th May 2007
An allergy also called skin disorder means the sensitiveness of the body to a substance that normally doesn’t affect other persons. These skin disorders caused due to the excess use of cosmetics and are called skin allergies.
Types of skin allergies
... Read >
Author: Alien24th April 2007
There exist a few types of dermatitis, and the treatment varies, depending on the cause.
In contact dermatitis is important to determine what caused the irritation, and to avoid that factor. Helping in relieving redness and itching can be creams containi... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola23rd April 2007
There are as many types of skin inflammation as there are types of skin. And because the causes of skin irritation range from the predictable to the utterly mysterious and are likely to change throughout our lives, those of us with irritable skin are fa... Read >
Author: Paul Vu20th April 2007
You know when you have a rash. Its an outbreak of red bumps on the skin. The most common types of rash are as follows. Scaly patches of skin not caused by infection. Scaly patches of skin caused by a fungus or bacterial infection. Red itchy bumps scattere... Read >
Author: Sven Ullmann18th April 2007
Please Let's Make Our Home's Safer 4 Our Kids!!
What most parents are not aware of is that all the store brands of household cleaners, bath products, make up, cleansers, dish soaps, laundry detergents, fabric softners, bleach, stain removers, lotion etc.... Read >
Author: Safer 4 Kids18th April 2007
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Options for removing acne scars include the chemical peels, microdermabrasion and the Fraxel laser. You may have also considered the readily available and affordable supplement vitamin E for removing acne scarring.... Read >
Author: Naweko Nicole Dial18th April 2007
Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder which cannot be cured. However, with proper treatment and lifestyle changes, eczema can be controlled. There are a lot of types of eczema: allergic contact dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola26th March 2007
Depending on the type of eczema, the symptoms may vary, but, however, there are a few common symptoms. These are the so-called primary symptoms, and we can mention here reddening of the skin, a prolonged itching sensation, swelling of the affected areas, ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola25th January 2007
This type of lymphoma first affects the skin and then spreads to other parts of the body. The signs of the disease are itchy dark patches on the skin that progressively transform into mushroom shaped tumors.
In this type of cancer, the white blood cel... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th January 2007
Manufacturing environments that use oil-based cutting fluids often put workers health at risk. Applications such as CNC machines, screw machines and surface and centerless grinders produce an oil mist from the coolant used to keep cutting tools from over... Read >
Author: Chuck Jaymes14th January 2007
Did you know that the majority of skin products including lotions,
soaps, foams, butters and anti-wrinkle products just to name a few,
contain synthetic ingredients that are known to damage your skin?
Have a look at the back of the bottles and you... Read >
Author: Victoria Dawson01st January 2007
A natural human life presently is filled with anxiety and stress. Seemingly, there is a never-ending struggle to obtain success. As a result, we most of the time tend to have ignorance towards health, appearance, and others. Sometimes people cannot deny t... Read >
Author: Hector Milla23rd December 2006
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a white blood cells cancer which usually tends to affect the skin and secondarily other parts of the body. The condition known as mycosis fungoides appears as itchy dark patches on the skin which become mushroom shaped tumors ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola17th November 2006
You'll find many people touting the use of vitamin E on scar tissue these days. They will often claim that it can make any kind of scar disappear within a few months. The honest truth is that vitamin E doesn't appear to help heal scar tissue.
In a ... Read >
Author: vincent platania17th November 2006
Skin is exposed to many pathogens and harmful climatic changes; therefore this vital part of the body often suffers from diseases. Eczema is a common skin disease which affects people irrespective of race, caste, creed and nationality. The skin affected b... Read >
Author: Adam Frazer23rd September 2006
When we men start buying skin care products, we don't look too much in the components and nature of the product in front of us. We just tend glaze over the counter and read general features, such as "anti-aging", "no more wrinkles", "bye bye greasy skin"... Read >
Author: Paolo Basauri08th August 2006
According to the Albert Einstein School of Medicine at New York's Yeshiva University, nearly 20 percent of all reported occupational diseases in the U.S. are eczema. In fact, two studies recently conducted by Wake Forest University in North Carolina revea... Read >
Author: No Last Name20th July 2006
We think of cosmetics as something that will make us look good and young miraculously. We forget to remember that a cosmetic is made of many chemicals. Any of theses chemicals can cause problem to our skin rather than repairing it. A cosmetic now days con... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta07th July 2006
Skin Cosmetics- Good and also Bad For Some Of Us
Men and women, both use cosmetics. Women use more of color cosmetics that men don't. But men use many after shave lotions, moisturizers, creams and lotions on their face. We all want to look good and you... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta07th July 2006
Skin Problem- Eczema
Eczema is a kind of Skin Inflammation. Inflammation of skin is called dermatitis. All kinds of dermatitis are classified under the common term eczema. Though Atopic Dermatitis is commonly used as a synonym of eczema, there are many... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta16th June 2006
Minerals are sometimes overlooked as essential elements for our body. Zinc is vital to both humans and animals. It is found in all the cells in our body.
Zinc has a lot of functions. Here are some functions of zinc...
It stimulates the chemicals t... Read >
Author: Joyce Dietzel07th May 2006
What is Eczema?
Eczema is a skin condition commonly known as dermatitis which can result in dry flaky skin which can be itchy and feel hot. This sensation often leads to vigorous itching which in turn can damage the skin.
The word Eczema comes from t... Read >
Author: Mike Mansell02nd May 2006
Every day, thousands of women have reactions to the make-up they use. While this is a relatively small percentage of the population, there is cause for concern nonetheless. For those women who cannot leave the house with wearing make-up, be sure that yo... Read >
Author: Alisha Burke30th April 2006
Spring has sprung, and summer is around the corner. You know the signs. Dad fires up the grill, oil companies raise gas prices, and kids come down with itchy rashes. The poison plants are back, and this summer they promise to send two million Americans to... Read >
Author: Mike Patrick Jr, MD20th April 2006
Allergies (Type I Hypersensitivity) are actually a malfunction of our immune system that triggers our body to become hypersensitized and react immunologically to typically non-immunogenic substances. The substances that cause our bodies to become this way... Read >
Author: Joel Dresse17th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Richard Keir
You might think that body jewelry is a new phenomenon, but the reality is that body jewelry has been worn in one form or another for almost 30,000 years. It's certainly true that the techniques used and the materials availab... Read >
Author: Richard Keir09th March 2006
Also called dermatitis, eczema is a noncontagious skin inflammation that produces itchy skin, red, rashlike areas. These occur on the face, scalp, wrists, and hands, as well as at the crease of the elbows, in back of the knees and sometimes elsewhere on t... Read >
Author: Raymond & Keiko Entwistle02nd February 2006
Most of us want to look our best in summer and part of that is having a beautifully bronzed and tanned body. But tanning does have its hazards. This article looks at things you should be aware of and how you can achieve the tan you want with least risk to... Read >
Author: Dr Bianca Tavares01st February 2006
What is Eczema?
Eczema or as some people call it dermatitis, is a skin condition that can strike males or females of all ages. The disease varies greatly in both the area affected and in severity. Common symptoms of mild eczema can include dry, hot and... Read >
Author: Steve Joseph12th January 2006
In today's world human life is full of stress and anxiety. There is a seemingly endless struggle to succeed and due to which we most often become oblivious to our health, appearance etc. While on the one hand we ourselves are reckless in maintenance of ou... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta06th January 2006
How can I prevent skin problems?
Skin allergies are allergic reactions that affect the skin. Contact dermatitis, eczema, and hives are typical types of common skin allergies.
How are they caused?
Chemicals are a typical cause of contact dermatitis... Read >
Author: David Skul
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