That-Time-of-the-Month Hives: What Women Need to Know
Chronic hives, or urticaria, is twice as common in women as in men. For some women, their hives seem to be connected to their menstrual cycle. But what causes hives on the skin to flare during that...
Outsmarting Allergies During Pregnancy
If you have lived with allergies, you know what usually eases your symptoms. But if your allergies flare up while you’re pregnant, your choices are narrowed. If you’ve noticed a change in your symp...
Tattoo Ink Allergy: Think Before You Ink
Getting a tattoo is not a pain-free process and there are several risks to consider before subjecting your skin to a tattoo needle. Even if you choose a safe tattoo studio and an artist who uses a ...
3 Laundry Tips for People with Eczema
Even if your whole attire is hypoallergenic, if you’re not careful in how you wash them chances are you’ll still trigger your eczema and suffer for it. Fortunately, there are ways to make sure that...
A Guide to Helping Friends with Allergies (Psoriasis Edition)
Living with psoriasis can be difficult and your friend needs all the help you can give, so if you’re willing to lend a hand to a friend with psoriasis here are a few tips to help you out:
Strengthen Your Immune System to Fight Allergies
Allergies are the result of your immune system’s response to a substance. Immune responses can be mild such as coughing to life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.