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    Contact Dermatitis Dermatitis is redness, soreness, and swelling (inflammation) of the skin. Contact dermatitis is a reaction to certain substances that touch the skin. There are two types of contact dermatitis: • Irritant contact dermatitis. This type is caused by something that irritates your skin. This type does not require previous exposure to the substance for a reaction to occur. This type is more common. • Allergic contact dermatitis. This type is caused by a substance that you are…

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    Atopic dermatitis also known as “eczema” is a chronic disease; skin condition that causes inflammation or irritation to the skin. It is not contagious and cannot be passed on from person to person, however, it can be a genetic inheritance. Atopic dermatitis causes the skin to become every itchy. Itching can lead to swelling, redness, fluids to leak, dryness, scaly and crusting. It can often lead to asthma, hay fever or other allergic conditions. Sometimes the disease can worsen due to stress…

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    Skin Allergies

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    Skin Allergies in Dogs Are On the Rise If you were to ask your favorite vet, he is likely to tell you that skin allergies in dogs are on the rise. According to a number of recent surveys, as many as one out of seven dogs in the US suffer from some form of skin allergy. To make matters worse, these numbers are expected to continue rising for the foreseeable future. In order for your dog to develop an allergy, he must be exposed to an allergen at least twice. The first time he is exposed to the…

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    What Is Eczema?

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    Eczema is a general term for any superficial inflammatory process involving the epidermis. The term eczema can be used to describe any rash like skin conditions that commonly starts during infancy and continue through childhood. Some people outgrow the condition while some people continue to have it throughout adulthood. There are many different types of eczema. Allergic contact eczema is a reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system doesn't recognize.…

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    Food Allergies Research

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    Since food allergies are a problem that affects so many people there are few options that can not only benefit but, improve the lives of all Americans. Those few options are creating a law the requires the display of food allergy awareness poster in all food service establishments and in addition, also requires employees to be trained in food allergy awareness. Another possible solution would be to make EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) an accessible access for those in restaurants since…

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    Itchy Bumps

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    Treating the Itchy Bumps on Legs Itchy Bumps can appear anywhere on the legs, whether it is on the feet or on the thigh. People who get this type of bumps often have the feeling to scratch it as it is so itchy. They are so frustrating but there is no need to worry about these bumps. These bumps are usually small and itchy, and appear and disappear more often. It is usually not advisable to scratch or burst open the bump as it will open the skin and cause unnecessary infection. Let us discuss…

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    Eczema Or Dermatitis

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    Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a disease that causes skin inflammation. It is very common, with more than 15 million people suffering from eczema here in the United States. About 20% of infants and young children have eczema symptoms. Even though the exact cause of eczema is still unknown, there are possible factors on why people contract eczema. There are many options to treating eczema symptoms, but there is no cure. More research has to be done to find a cure for this itchy and painful…

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    Essay On Eczema

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    Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition in which patches of skin, varying in sizes, become rough and inflamed. Eczema can result in blisters that cause itching and bleeding. Eczema flare-ups sometimes results from a reaction to irritation. Though it is common to have an eczema flare-up when there is no obvious cause. Symptoms includes persistent itching and inflamed patches of skin; rashes, redness, scaling or crusting blisters,swellings, and breaks in skin. The…

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    Every day people are throwing up or experiencing some type of illness due to the food they have eater earlier in the day. Think of a time you or someone you know that has experienced some sickness after eating and wondered what caused this or what in the food exactly made you get sick. Many people get food poisoning, diarrhea, or breakouts from certain foods they have been eating for years, knowing they aren’t allergic to them. Rarely may it be due to something else going on in their life at the…

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    An Overview of Food Allergies What are Food Allergies? Food allergies are any type of food or food byproduct that produce a mild to severe allergic reaction in an individual. This reaction happens because your body thinks that a certain aspect of the food is trying to cause you harm and sends antibodies to fight causing an allergic reaction. Many mild food related allergies induce stomach discomfort and rashes. Mild reactions cause discomfort but are not life threatening. Severe food allergies…

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