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Jenny She, Rajani Katta MD
Oct 9, 202312 min read
Warning on Allergic Rashes from Gel Nails, Acrylic Nails, and Shellac Nails
Allergic reactions to gel, acrylic, shellac, dip, solar, and fake nails can cause rashes around fingernails, face, neck, and eyelids.
Jenny She, Rajani Katta MD
Oct 5, 20239 min read
Allergy to deodorant is becoming more common, but there are sensitive skin deodorants you can use
Deodorant allergy can be from Old Spice, Lume, Dove, Tom’s of Maine, Secret, and Native and may cause red, itchy armpit rashes.
Rajani Katta MD
Apr 11, 20228 min read
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.
Rajani Katta
Aug 30, 20217 min read
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, 20215 min read
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, 20207 min read
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, 20208 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20184 min read
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, 20187 min read
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, 20184 min read
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, 20175 min read
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, 20174 min read
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, 20174 min read
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, 20175 min read
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, 20178 min read
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, 20175 min read
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, 20176 min read
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, 20174 min read
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, 20164 min read
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...
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