Itchy Rash? Stop Blaming Your Laundry Detergent
One of the first things that patients do when they develop an itchy rash is to change their laundry detergents to hypoallergenic or fragrance free. For some reason, it is widely believed that laundry detergent is a common cause of skin allergy. It’s not true. Read more
Allergic to Nickel? Eat a Nickel Free Diet.
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
Measles Outbreak 2008 - Get the Facts
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
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
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
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