Why Do I Suddenly Have Allergies?

Why Do I Suddenly Have Allergies?

It’s a common mistake to think that allergies remain the same throughout a person’s life. In reality, most people’s allergic triggers (and their allergic reactions) change over time. Many people experience food allergies as children and then grow out...
Annoying skin rash while traveling

Annoying skin rash while traveling

Traveling with a rash and navigating a healthcare system can be a daunting task, let alone a foreign one. Imagine you are on an international business trip and you suddenly develop a skin condition.

Outbreaks of Dry and Itchy Skin – Potential Causes

Outbreaks of Dry and Itchy Skin – Potential Causes

Alexander BörveThe Specialist doctor from the University Hospital in Gothenburg, alumnus UC Berkeley. My doctoral dissertation is about Digital Health and I have published 5 scientific articles in teledermatology and artificial intelligence and others....
How Do Allergies Work?

How Do Allergies Work?

One of the most frustrating things about allergies is how little sense they seem to make. It’s fairly obvious why hazardous materials or infections cause your skin to react, but why should common foods and environmental triggers do the same?

Eczema / Dermatitis Diagnosis: Next Steps

Eczema / Dermatitis Diagnosis: Next Steps

Eczema and dermatitis skin Eczema and dermatitis skin are catch-all terms that cover many different skin conditions. If you have eczema, you need to be specific about the particular type you have. Once you know that, you can begin to look into the causes of your...
Fitbit Rash: Allergy or Contact Dermatitis?

Fitbit Rash: Allergy or Contact Dermatitis?

Fitbit made the news in 2014 with the recall of its Force wearable fitness tracker after some users developed rashes on their wrists. It would seem despite their best efforts, Fitbit’s rash problems are not over — users continue to report rashes with the Fitbit...
Daily dose of vitamin D combats seasonal atopic dermatitis

Daily dose of vitamin D combats seasonal atopic dermatitis

From Dermatology Times. By Bill Gillette Results of a recent study suggest that daily treatment with a vitamin D supplement significantly reduces the symptoms of winter-related atopic dermatitis. “The study, led by Carlos Camargo, M.D., of Massachusetts General...
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