With the help of prescription medications and a whole lot of moisturizing, it’s possible to keep dermatitis under control.

This article focuses on the historical developments, present state and future outlook for immunotherapy with haptens as a therapeutic modality for allergic contact dermatitis. Inspired by the ...

Protein contact dermatitis is an allergic skin reaction induced principally by proteins of either animal or plant origin. The clinical presentation is that of a chronic dermatitis, and it is often ...

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

Atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis are two types of eczema, which is a condition known for making skin itchy and red. They can result in discomfort and interfere with daily life. Both the ...

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 ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...

Objective—To evaluate the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis in a group of young people practising sports activities. Methods—Patch tests were performed to confirm the diagnosis of irritant or ...