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New Study Reveals That Allergies Become Worse at Night
“Allergy symptoms actually get worse at night,” according to Purvi Parikh, MD, and allergist and immunologist with Allergy & Ashtma Network and Allergy & Asthma Associates of Murray Hill in New York City. Here are the reasons why.
The Cure to Allergies May be in Genetic Engineering
If you’re looking for a possible cure for your allergies, you should check out the experiments that researchers from Australia are conducting.
Quick Home Remedies to Soothe Dry Itchy Feet
An itchy foot can be annoying and put you over the brink, particularly when you’re wearing shoes. The most common reasons behind itchy feet are dry skin and overly moist feet. But worry no more because these itchy feet remedies can bring you fast relief.
Allergic to Colors? 5 Dyes Your Skin Might React To
If you’re wearing a colored shirt and hives suddenly sprouted all over your body then there’s a chance that you might be allergic to certain dyes. If that’s the case then you should be allergic to the following dyes.
Relation Between Diabetes and Skin Disorders: 10 Signs that Appear on Your Skin
Diabetes is a non-treatable (but manageable) disease that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) is high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food we eat. Although it is an important staple when left unchecked over time, too much glucose in your blood cells can lead to serious health problems.
Skin Rash that May be Cancer
Every time we get rashes on our skin our go-to response is to get the ointment or pop a pill to alleviate the symptoms. But not all rashes are indicative of a simple allergic reaction. For some individuals that rash may already be a sign of cancer.
One particular disease that is often misdiagnosed as a simple rash is mycosis fungoides.
Here’s Why You Should Change and Wash Your PJs Regularly
Our pajamas are the most comfortable clothing that we own and they even help us sleep better. But how often should we change and wash our PJs? The truth is, most of us don’t do it nearly often enough.
A Guide to Helping Friends with Allergies (Part 3)
Living with severe allergies can be difficult for many people and one would be tempted to take pity on someone who’s in this kind of situation especially if that person is a friend.
Atopic Dermatitis Prevalent Among U.S. Adults
A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology revealed a high incidence of atopic dermatitis among U.S. adults, with an estimated 16.5 million individuals living with the condition. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis is 7.3% among adults, results revealed.
Allergies and Aging: Will it Get Worse as We Age?
Allergies and aging can be related, because we have less control over our organ symptoms as we age. The good news is as we celebrate more birthdays, our seasonal allergies become less severe. The bad news though, is that this isn’t the case for everyone, and those who belong to the exceptions tends to get worse as we mature.
Dealing With Itchy Skin During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can bring about many unusual symptoms and your skin is not immune to the hormonal changes you’re experiencing. Your clothes make it worse by constantly rubbing against those itchy patches and you can barely concentrate on anything because you’re trying to resist the urge to scratch. Fortunately, and most of the time, itching is normal and harmless and will subside after you give birth. But here are some tips that could help you get relief.
Foods You Need to Avoid If You're Allergic to Latex
Latex allergy is a serious health risk and it can lead to disastrous results if not treated right away. Some people experience rashes upon contact with this substance while others experience something much more dire—anaphylaxis. Regardless of whether your allergy to latex is minor or severe it’s important to avoid any allergen that could trigger a reaction.
