To the untrained eye, all rashes may look alike and seem easily treatable with over-the-counter oral antihistamines or hydrocortisone cream. However, it is not always so simple, say dermatologists. Rashes can appear as blotches, welts, or blisters; they can be red, itchy, scaly, or dry; and they can occur in one area of skin or… Continue reading Rashes: When to Go to The Doctor
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17 Percent of Food-Allergic Children also Have Sesame Allergy
Investigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, occurring in an estimated 17% of this population. In addition, the scientists have found that sesame antibody testing—whose utility has been controversial—accurately predicts whether a child with food allergy is allergic to sesame. The research… Continue reading 17 Percent of Food-Allergic Children also Have Sesame Allergy
How to Treat A Bee Sting
It can happen fast. One minute the kids are all playing peacefully outside on a warm, spring day. The next minute a piercing scream reveals that one them has been stung by a bee. To help alleviate the panic, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s a good idea to know what to… Continue reading How to Treat A Bee Sting
Peanut Allergy on The Rise Among Children
Peanut allergy in children has increased 21 percent since 2010, according to new research, and almost 2.5 percent of U.S. children may have the condition. The research was presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting. “Peanut allergies, along with other food allergies, are very challenging for children and… Continue reading Peanut Allergy on The Rise Among Children
Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin?
A new study shows many physicians who treat patients with “penicillin allergy” listed in their charts may not fully understand important facts about penicillin allergy. They may not be aware penicillin allergy can resolve over time and they don’t fully understand the importance of allergy testing to make sure a penicillin allergy currently exists. The… Continue reading Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin?
A New Approach to Giving Penicillins
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) investigators have developed two approaches to increasing the use of penicillins and cephalosporins – highly effective antibiotics that are not as problematic as many alternatives – in hospitalized patients previously believed to be allergic to penicillin. Their report, which has been published online in the… Continue reading A New Approach to Giving Penicillins
Natural Ways to Treat Sinusitis
Sinusitis, or the inflammation of the nasal cavities, affects 37 million people each year. And according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sinus problems are among the leading reasons children and adults need to stay home from school or work. Sinusitis can cause difficulty breathing, headaches, sore throat, teeth pain, and fatigue. Most cases… Continue reading Natural Ways to Treat Sinusitis
How to Manage Nickel Allergy
One of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis is nickel. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), more than 18 percent of people in North America are allergic to nickel, including 11 million children in the U.S. Although one solution to a nickel allergy is obvious – avoid objects containing nickel –… Continue reading How to Manage Nickel Allergy