Contact Dermatitis
ABC of allergies: Allergy and the skin. Contact and atopic eczema
ABC of allergies: Allergy and the skin. Urticaria
Allergen Skin Testing
Allergy and the skin. Contact and atopic eczema
Allergic Contact Dermatitist
A list of workers at increased risk for allergic contact dermatitis and the agents that cause it.
Allergic Contact Rashes
Allergic contact dermatitis can be caused by almost anything that comes into contact with the skin.Allergic & Irritant Dermatitis
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupational skin diseases (mostly in the form of allergic and contact dermatitis) are the second most common type of occupational disease.Allergic to Nickel
The popular trend of piercing various body parts has triggered an increase in allergic reactions to nickel, reports your Allergies Guide.Atopic Dermatitis Stern
Be Careful with Chemicals
We are surrounded by chemicals, many which can trigger allergic reactions. Contact dermatitis is what is typically seen with allergic reactions to chemicals. However, some chemicals can also cause breathing problems or irritation of the lungs.Biological Factors of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Haz-Map provides a comprehensive list of biological factors that can cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Chemicals that Cause Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Haz-Map provides a comprehensive list of occupational chemicals that may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Children with Poison Ivy or Poison Oak
If a child touches poison ivy or poison oak, she can also transfer the irritating plant oil from her fingers to other parts of her body.
Common Manifestations of Contact Allergy
The most common manifestation of contact allergy is an itchy rash that develops over a few days.
Contact Allergies and Chemical Sensitivities
The symptoms of contact allergies and chemical sensitivities vary from person to person.Contact and Chemical Allergy Chart
A list of some of the chemicals and other substances that are more likely to cause reactions, the products where they're found, and the skin and other reactions they can cause.
Contact Dermatitis
Although poison ivy is the best known cause of contact dermatitis, it is certainly not the only culprit that accounts for nearly six million doctor visits a year.Contact Dermatitis - Common Patterns
Common sites and causes of contact dermatitis of the face from the Electronic Textbook of Dermatology.Diagnosis Of Allergic Skin Reactions
Appropriate patient history, skin examinations and patch testing can lead to significant benefits in the diagnosis and care for individuals with eczema eruptions.
Dermatitis Types
Definitions and causes of the two types of dermatitis.
Dermographism
Dermographism is an exaggerated wealing tendency when the skin is stroked.Drug Allergy
Edible Sumacs
All you need to know is that the poisonous ones have white berries; the edible species have red berries.
Fast Facts About Allergenic Skin Conditions
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology provides facts about allergenic skin conditions.Further Epidemiologic Study of Occupational Contact Dermatitis in the Dental Clinic
Itching
Adam.com lists the common causes of itchy skin problems that many people battle.
IvyBlock Lotion
IvyBlock lotion is the first and only poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac skin protectant to receive clearance to market from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Leaves of 3, Let Them Be
This common dictum describing plants with 3 leaves originating from the same point on the plant is accurate only for poison ivy and poison oak.
Nickel Allergy
A collection of Internet links on nickel allergy, compiled by your Guide to Allergies.Occupational Health Problem
Contact dermatitis is responsible for over 5.6 million doctor visits each year and accounts for 15-20 percent of all reported occupational diseases.
Oral Ivy™
Oral Ivy™ prevents and treats the symptoms of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
Plant Dermatitis
It is not always obvious which plant is responsible for a flare-up of dermatitis.Poison Ivy and other Irritants
Poison Ivy Allergy
Poison ivy allergy is an acquired trait which can only develop after contacting the oleoresin of poison ivy.
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
These rashes are most commonly caused by contact with the plant's colorless or yellowish oil, called urushiol (u-roo-she-ol).
Poison Ivy: Prevention and Treatment
Each year, about 50 million get a reaction from poison ivy, sumac and oak--including many people who aren't allergic to anything else.
Polymorphic Light Eruption
Polymorphic light eruption is a common rash that occurs as a result of photosensitivity.
Skin Allergy
Dermatology Guide, Biswita Chaudhuri discusses allergic contact dermatitis.Skin Allergies
Skin allergies are allergic reactions that are caused from direct contact with a certain substance.Skin Allergic Reactions
Skin allergies are allergic reactions manifested by changes in the skin, in the form of rashes, hives, itching, puffiness, blistering, and other reactions.
Skin Reactions
Red, bumpy, scaly, itchy, and swollen skin are all skin conditions that can be symptoms of allergies. Skin reactions vary, and can occur in response to many different allergens.
Soaps and Detergents
Contact with clothing washed in strong soaps or detergents can lead to dermatitis. This is especially true if bleach or whitener is used.
Your Skin from Head to Toe
You've got a lot of skin, about 20 square feet of it. Find out why it gets red, bumpy and blemished.