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.
Can Menopause Trigger Skin Allergies?
Every woman entering the menopause stage knows about the typical night sweats, mood swings, and hot flashes associated with the transition. Skin allergies, on the other hand, may sit at the lower end of the spectrum.
EXPLAINER: Everything You Need to Know About Cobalt Allergy
Since the skin is the largest organ in the body, it should go without saying that every precaution should be taken to keep it safe. That's why it's important to always consider what comes into contact with your skin each day.
Understanding Sun Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & What to Wear
While mild cases of sun allergy can subside on their own and may clear up without treatment, we believe the most effective treatment for sun allergy is to avoid sun exposure.
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.
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).
Do Stickers in Clothing Make You Itch? Explaining Adhesive Allergy
Adhesives serve an important purpose since they provide the strength to hold materials together through surface attachment. Stickers on clothes also work the same way, but the residue that they may leave behind may cause discomfort and irritation on people with skin allergies and sensitive skin.
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?
