Allergic to Nickel? Eat a Nickel Free Diet.
March 9th, 2008
People who are severely allergic to nickel, as from earrings or belt buckles, can actually develop a rash from eating foods high in nickel. Read more…
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Archive for the ‘Rashes, Itching, and Dry Skin’ Category
Measles Outbreak 2008 – Get the Facts
February 29th, 2008
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there are 12 reported cases of measles here in San Diego this past month. In addition, 70 other children are confined to their homes and are being monitored. Read more…
Hand Dermatitis
February 26th, 2008
We’re deep into winter and hand dermatitis is everywhere. Hand dermatitis is a common rash caused by things such as allergies, irritants, or eczema. In the winter it is most often caused by dry hands. Read more…
Skin Care Myths: You Cannot Be Allergic to a Product You’ve Used for a Long Time
February 25th, 2008
This is one of my favorites. I see several patients every day with a drug allergy or contact allergy; last week I saw a pleasant gentleman with an intractable itchy rash on his hands, arms, and abdomen. Read more…
Brachioradial Pruritis: Scratching Makes the Itching Worse
February 24th, 2008
A 45 year old woman presented to my office complaining of a burning itching rash on both her arms. Read more…
