Allergic contact dermatitis: Why does it happen and how do you treat it?
Why do people develop allergic contact dermatitis and how do you prevent and treat it? These strategies can help in prevention.
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Rajani Katta
- Aug 30, 2021
- 7 min
Textile Dye Allergy: What to Do If You're Allergic to Your Black Leggings or Workout Clothing
Allergy to workout clothing or black leggings can cause a rash, due to allergic contact dermatitis to blue disperse textile dyes.
Rajani Katta
- Jan 22, 2021
- 5 min
Allergic Skin Reactions on the Neck: Perfume, Jewelry, Skin care, and Other Triggers
Skin rashes on the neck may be allergic contact dermatitis. This reaction may be triggered by perfume, jewelry, hair and skin care and more.
Rajani Katta
- Nov 5, 2020
- 7 min
Hair Dye Allergy From PPD (para-phenylenediamine): How to Avoid It and What to Use Instead
Allergy to PPD in hair dyes is becoming more common, but there are PPD free hair dyes that you can use I'm a dermatologist who...
Rajani Katta MD
- Mar 3, 2020
- 8 min
Allergic reactions to lip balms and chapsticks such as Burt's Bees, Eos, Blistex, Carmex, and others
Lip balms and chapsticks from Burt's Bees, Eos, Blistex, Carmex, Chapstick, and others may trigger allergic skin reactions of the lips.
Rajani Katta
- Feb 20, 2020
- 2 min
Allergic Skin Reactions to Natural Deodorants Such as Tom's of Maine, Schmidt's, and More
Allergic skin reactions may occur after using natural deodorants such as Tom's of Maine or Schmidt's, due to natural fragrance additives.
Rajani Katta MD
- Nov 15, 2018
- 4 min
Allergic skin reactions in the underarm and armpit area: deodorants and other triggers
Allergic skin reactions of the underarm and armpit can be triggered by deodorants, skin care products, clothing dyes, and other substances.
Rajani Katta MD
- Mar 27, 2018
- 7 min
If You Are Allergic to Nickel, Try This Kind of Jewelry
If you've ever had a rash after wearing costume jewelry, you may be dealing with a nickel allergy. Luckily, there are strategies that help.
Rajani Katta MD
- Mar 20, 2018
- 5 min
Shoe Allergy and Rashes on the Feet: What You Need to Know
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
Rajani Katta MD
- Sep 11, 2017
- 5 min
Allergy to Fragrance: Understanding Fragrance Additives and Choosing Products
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
Rajani Katta MD
- Sep 11, 2017
- 4 min
Warning: "Fragrance-Free" Products May In Fact Contain Fragrance Additives
Many products that are labeled as "fragrance-free" may legally contain fragrance additives. This is due to a loophole in the label
Rajani Katta
- Sep 2, 2017
- 4 min
Allergic Skin Reactions on the Job: Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis
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...
Rajani Katta
- Sep 2, 2017
- 5 min
Allergic Skin Reactions in Athletes
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....
Rajani Katta MD
- Jul 26, 2017
- 8 min
Red eyelids: tips for facial and eyelid contact dermatitis
Red, itchy eyelids may be due to allergic contact dermatitis. This allergic skin reaction can be due to cosmetics, hair care, and others.
Rajani Katta MD
- Jun 26, 2017
- 5 min
Allergic Skin Reactions on the Job: Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis can occur in many different jobs.This type of allergic reaction can be triggered by different equip
Rajani Katta MD
- Feb 24, 2017
- 6 min
What causes chapped lips?
I was speaking to one of my friends who had been plagued with chapped lips all winter long. She was miserable, because the chapped lips...
Rajani Katta MD
- Jan 7, 2017
- 4 min
The Monday morning beauty hangover: allergic reactions to manicures, shellac nails, and hair dye
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...
Rajani Katta MD
- Jul 7, 2016
- 4 min
This is why I don't recommend "natural" skin care products
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...
Rajani Katta MD
- Apr 27, 2016
- 4 min
Does your wedding ring make you itch? It might be a nickel allergy, and here's what you can do.
Even wedding rings can trigger allergic reactions When you start to develop a red, itchy patch right underneath your wedding ring, it's...
Rajani Katta MD
- Mar 30, 2016
- 3 min
Do You Color Your Hair? This Is What You Need To Know About Hair Dye Allergy.
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...
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