However, few reports describing proven allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from medical adhesive bandages exist in the literature. These reports do not adequately correspond to the frequency that ...

Allergic reactions to vitamin B12 are rare, but real. The reason may sound strange, but it's true - an allergy to cobalt.

Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

Treatment for allergic or irritant contact dermatitis may include home remedies such as cool compresses, moisturizers, and lukewarm baths. You may also require over-the-counter and prescription ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research using mice as a model, scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a ...

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in ...

However, in a 2016 study, undiluted tea tree oil was found to cause contact dermatitis for certain individuals who are allergic to one or more components of the oil. A 2023 systematic review ...

The positive allergic reactions were all ++ reactions and vigorous, more prominent than the usual positive reactions to fragrance mix seen in our contact dermatitis clinic. Additionally ...