Posts belonging to Category 'Allergies'

Skin Allergies

Allergies of the skin is one of the most common problems seen by the allergist, and one of the most debilitating problems experienced by patients. From hives to swelling, and eczema to drug and medication rashes, skin allergies are explained in these easy to understand articles.
Sun Allergy
There are many forms of sun allergy. Find [...]

Drug Allergy(Medication Allergies)

Allergic Reactions to Medications – A Common Problem
Reactions to medication are extremely common. In fact, 15-30% of all hospitalized patients will experience an unintended reaction as a result of medications. However, true allergic reactions to medications only occur in about 1 of 10 of all adverse drug reactions.
Classification of Reactions to Medications
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Penicillin, Amoxicillin and Cephalosporin Allergy

What is a Penicillin Allergy?
Penicillin is perhaps the most well-known member of a group of antibiotics called beta lactams, which refers to a particular structure in their chemical makeup. The structure is also shared by semi-synthetic penicillin (amoxicillin), cephalosporins, and other antibiotics (such as imipenem). Penicillins and cephalosporins are the most commonly used antibiotics [...]

Eczema Treatment

Eczema Treatment: Steroid Creams
What are Topical Steroids?
Topical steroids are anti-inflammatory medications used to treat various skin conditions. These medications can reduce inflammation, itching, flaking and oozing when applied to the skin one or more times a day. There are a number of types of topical steroids available by prescription, as well as hydrocortisone acetate [...]

Itching

Pruritus refers to an unpleasant sensation that causes the need to scratch, commonly called itching by most people. Itching may be localized to a certain area of the body, or can be all over, or generalized. When there is a rash that goes along with the pruritus, the cause is usually easily determined and [...]

Skin Allergy(Skin Allergies and Rashes)

There are many types of itchy skin allergies and rashes. However, not all rashes that itch are related to skin allergies. The following are the most common types of allergic skin rashes.

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atopic dermatitis frequently occurs in young children, although may start in young adults, and can continue into adult life.
The rash of [...]

Pictures of Itchy Skin Rashes

What Itchy Skin Rashes Look Like
Learn what the most common forms of itchy skin rashes look like.

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an itch that when scratched, turns into a rash. Eczema appears as dry, red, flaky patches on the skin, often seen on the inside of the elbows and behind the knees.

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Relief From Skin Allergies

Skin problems are one of the most common reasons for a person to visit their doctor. Many of these skin problems are attributed to allergies, especially when itching is involved. Many people with chronic skin allergies struggle to find relief, but eventually figure out different ways to soothe their skin. Share your story, and [...]

Sunscreen Allergy(Allergies to Sunscreens)

Over the past 20 years, the dangers of sun exposure have been recognized, from sun-damaged skin to skin cancer. As a result, the use of sunscreens has become a routine part of our daily lives. This has led to various allergic reactions to the chemicals found in sunscreens. Most of these allergic reactions represent [...]

Hives and Heat Rash(Cholinergic Urticaria)

What is a Physical Urticaria?
People who have a physical urticaria have a physical trigger for their hives, such as pressure, heat, cold, sunlight, water or exercise. Up to 20 to 30 percent of people with chronic urticaria have a physical cause.
What is Cholinergic Urticaria?
Cholinergic or heat urticaria is a form of chronic hives that [...]