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.

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?

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...
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