Are Skin Allergies Permanent?

Are Skin Allergies Permanent?

Developing a new allergy (or growing out of an old one) is possible, but the concept is more complicated than you might think. Sometimes it can seem like your allergies have changed, when in reality they haven’t. Let’s take a deeper look at how skin allergies work.

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.

Hives Diagnosis: Next Steps

Hives Diagnosis: Next Steps

A hives diagnosis isn’t necessarily serious. If you are diagnosed, however, you should do a few things to follow up. Perhaps most important is finding out the cause of your hives.

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...
Top 5 Skin Allergens That Are Trying to Ruin Your Summer

Top 5 Skin Allergens That Are Trying to Ruin Your Summer

First Derm’s breakdown of the top 5 allergies ruining your summer. 1. Ragweed Pollen – Public Enemy No. 1 Pollen season is here. It makes our vegetables grow and flowers bloom. For those of us lucky enough to be seasonal allergy sufferers, pollen can also cause...
First Derm in Sweden for Almedalen

First Derm in Sweden for Almedalen

Almedalen Week is an annual event in the medieval city of Visby on the Swedish island Gotland, which is 40 minutes by plane or a 4 hour ferry ride from Stockholm. Sweden’s political parties gather to present and listen to speeches, seminars, and participate in a...
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...
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