Tag: Eczema

  • A Penny for your Thoughts!

    Nickel allergy can result in both cutaneous and systemic manifestations, and can range from mild to severe symptoms. A severe form of this allergy is the Systemic nickel allergy syndrome, clinically characterized by cutaneous manifestations (contact dermatitis, pompholyx, hand dermatitis dyshydrosis, urticaria) with a chronic course and systemic symptoms (headache, asthenia, itching, and gastrointestinal disorders related…

  • Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis

    You or your child has just been diagnosed with eczema or Atopic Dermatitis and this can be overwhelming.  Just what is atopic dermatitis and how is it treated?  Atopic dermatitis is a condition of the skin that results from a defect in the normal skin barrier.  You can see it’s easy for allergens and toxic…