Bumps on your skin can have a variety of causes, from allergic reactions to acne. However, you can tell the differences between an allergic reaction and other bumps on your face by some defining ...

Contact dermatitis, a common skin reaction, arises from irritants or allergens, causing redness and itching. Two types exist: irritant, from direct damage (80% of cases), and allergic, an immune ...

In most cases, the physical examination of a patient with an allergic reaction can provide important clues about the cause of the eruption. Table 2 summarizes the most common causes of contact allergy ...

If you or someone you’re with is experiencing anaphylaxis, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. Help them use an epinephrine auto-injector (sometimes called an EpiPen) if they have ...

As previously mentioned, our interpretation of an irritant reaction was based on the morphology of thin faintly erythematous eczematous plaques, which were confined to the area of the adhesive and ...

Many people react to contact allergens, but some patients develop rashes and itching much faster than others. Previously the scientists were unable to explain why, but now researchers have outlined an ...

Parents are being encouraged to keep a close eye on their children's reactions when they eat, as these could be signs of an allergic reaction. The transition from milk to baby food and eventually ...