Lip balms and chapsticks from Burt's Bees, Eos, Blistex, Carmex, Chapstick, and others may trigger allergic skin reactions of the lips.

Allergic skin reactions may occur after using natural deodorants such as Tom's of Maine or Schmidt's, due to natural fragrance additives.

Allergic skin reactions of the underarm and armpit can be triggered by deodorants, skin care products, clothing dyes, and other substances.

Many people develop rashes after wearing costume jewelry or other types of jewelry. In one of the most common scenarios, wearing certain ear

If you have a rash on the top of your feet or toes, one possible cause is shoe allergy. Different components of shoes can trigger allergic r

If you're allergic to fragrance, it can be very hard to avoid. There are hundreds of fragrance additives, and they're found in the v

Many products that are labeled as "fragrance-free" may legally contain fragrance additives. This is due to a loophole in the label

I've been performing patch testing for close to 20 years, and during that time I've seen many cases of allergies related to the workplace.  For example, I've...

Can you be allergic to work? Well, you can certainly be allergic to some of the tools or equipment or other exposures in your workplace. I've written about t...

Red, itchy eyelids may be due to allergic contact dermatitis. This allergic skin reaction can be due to cosmetics, hair care, and others.

Occupational allergic contact dermatitis can occur in many different jobs.This type of allergic reaction can be triggered by different equip

Chapped lips are a common complaint during winter. With the dry air in our homes and the cold temperatures outside, our lips can suffer. But what about when...

I call it the Monday morning beauty hangover. And it's the last thing you'd expect. You head into the beauty salon on Saturday for a highly anticipated treat...

I've noticed a definite trend in the last five years. More and more of my patients with sensitive skin and eczema are reporting that they've turned to "natur...

Even wedding rings can trigger allergic reactions When you start to develop a red, itchy patch right underneath your wedding ring, it's no fun. Why does this...

I'm seeing more and more patients who've become allergic to their hair dye. Many of these patients haven't been able to identify the trigger for their rash, ...