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EXPLAINER: Everything You Need to Know About Cobalt Allergy
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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 cont...

allergic contact dermatitisUnderstanding Sun Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & What to Wear

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.

allergic contact dermatitisVulvodynia and How to Treat the Painful Symptoms

Vulvodynia and How to Treat the Painful Symptoms

Persistent, unexplained, and painful. These are the words that are often linked to vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition of the vulva that lasts more than three months without an identifiable cause.

allergic contact dermatitisDisperse Blue 106: Everything You Need to Know

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 ...

allergic contact dermatitisIrritant VS. Allergic Contact Dermatitis: What's the Difference?

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 con...

allergic reactionDo Stickers in Clothing Make You Itch? Explaining Adhesive Allergy

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...