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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Hives and rashes both affect how your skin looks and feels. Hives (urticaria) are outbreaks of discolored bumps. They’re caused by allergies or allergy-like skin reactions to irritants.

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

The positive allergic reactions were all ++ reactions and vigorous, more prominent than the usual positive reactions to fragrance mix seen in our contact dermatitis clinic. Additionally ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in ...

This less common form is a true allergic reaction. In allergic contact dermatitis, the immune system responds to a substance that touches the skin. You can become allergic to the substance after ...