Allergens can cause a wide range of reactions in your body, ranging from a mild case of the sniffles to life-threatening anaphylaxis. When allergens come in contact with your skin, they can cause allergic contact dermatitis, a red, itchy rash. Here's what you need to know about this uncomfortable reaction.
What allergens can cause it?
This reaction can be caused by any substance that comes in contact with your skin. Some of the common substances that lead to this reaction are latex gloves, poison ivy and other plants, nickel and other metals, fabrics, hair dyes, soaps, and moisturizers.
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Whether you're helping a parent or other loved one navigate the often-confusing process of obtaining long-term care, or have found yourself in a situation in which you need to finance this care for you or a spouse, you may have many questions. How will you pay for long-term care? Will you go bankrupt if your spouse enters an assisted living facility? When should you purchase long-term care insurance -- and what does this insurance cover?
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Getting a facelift gives you a younger looking appearance overall, and can boost both your self esteem and your confidence in the process. But if you're like most people who choose to undergo facelift surgery, you probably don't want the whole world to know about it just by looking at you afterward.
A good doctor at a place like My Plastic Surgery Group won't leave any noticeable scars behind to worry about, but the improvements that result from your surgery will certainly be noticeable and can quickly give away your surgery secret.
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If your child is currently going through vision therapy, you might be concerned about how they treat their eyes at school. This is a justified concern--experts suggest that approximately 80% of what a child learns every day is done through their eyes. That's why it is so important for your child to take good care of their eyes while at school each day.
Fortunately, it's not that difficult for your child to help keep their eyes in top shape, even while learning in a visually-rich school setting.
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It happens to everyone at some point. You're reading or driving or watching television and suddenly something floats into your field of vision. You think it's a speck of dirt, but no matter how much you rub your eye, the speck doesn't go away. That's because it's a special type of eye debris called a floater. While floaters are harmless, they can be annoying. Here are a few treatment options for dealing with this issue.
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