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A reaction is a reaction...isn't it?
Yes, in that a skin reaction usually looks and feels "off." No, in that a skin reaction can be irritan... Read More
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Eczema is characterized by inflammation, barrier defect, blistering, itching, and very dry skin. Eczematous skin can get so dry that it crac... Read More
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If you're noticing a flare coming, try staving it off with a steroid-free soothing balm or anti-inflammatory balm. If you experience a flare... Read More
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Eczema causes include...
a. Contact dermatitis
From...
Allergens in skincare and makeup;
Clothing, jewelry, eyeglasses, accessorie... Read More
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Eczema is...
...not any "sensitive skin." Eczema is a general term for atopic dermatitis, which is the inflammation in the upper dermis of ... Read More
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You’re so good about eating well (your friends say you should start charging for tips), exercising daily (people call out your name when you... Read More
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Not An Allergen...but a Strong Irritant
SPOILERS ahead for Avengers: End Game.
If you have not seen the movie, stop reading here.
Infinit... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Vitamin B
While not a common contact allergen, there may be reason to "B" cautious. Vitamin B, in foods and supplements, i... Read More
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Allergen
Formaldehyde
Among the top 20 contact allergens on published lists, formaldehyde was the American Contact Dermatitis Society's Al... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Ube
This root vegetable is famous for its striking, Prince-worthy purple color and is native to the Philippines, where it ... Read More