Medical Articles
The Skin Enemy Hiding Behind Labels: Propylene Glycol
In 2018, the American Contact Dermatitis Society named an ingredient common to many cosmetics, topical skin products, foods, medications, and even clothing the Allergen of the Year due to its increasing prevalence and potential risks for individuals with skin allergies and sensitivities.
Small Area, Big Impact: How to Better Protect Your Feet from Psoriasis
When it comes to balance and mobility, our feet are the most vital part of our body. The simple actions of getting in and out of bed, going for quick walks, and running errands on the weekend are just some among the movements that we usually take for granted—until they become challenging to perform with psoriasis.
Everything You Need to Know About Dupixent
In a press release issued by the French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company Sanofi, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to the utilization of Dupixent to treat cases of atopic dermatitis.
The Atopic March: Dealing with Allergic Conditions
Pollen, food choices, dust, harsh chemicals, and fabrics — these are just some of the triggers that can cause allergic reactions in susceptible people. While allergic conditions seem more common in young groups, the symptoms they have can still progress over the years, affecting different age groups.
Disperse Blue 106: Everything You Need to Know
On a daily basis, people consume or come into contact with various dyes through food, personal care products, medicinal drugs, and even clothing. While dyes have become a critical component in the manufacturing world, it can have negative effects on people with skin allergies and sensitive skin.
Irritant VS. Allergic Contact Dermatitis: What's the Difference?
A person who has been exposed to a foreign substance may likely experience the two main types of contact dermatitis. Here's the difference between irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).
7 Common Clothing Choices that May Contain Possible Allergens
Clothes, despite their varying sizes, styles, and usage, all have one purpose to fulfill: they all serve to protect our skin from the world around us. However, with the countless harmful practices beleaguering the clothing industry, a question always pops up in the wardrobe: Can your clothes really keep you from harm?
Understanding Thiuram Allergy
Mostly used as accelerators in the vulcanization of rubber processes and fungicides on seeds and plants, thiurams are allergens capable of wreaking havoc on people with sensitive skin.
