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    The Low Nickel Diet for Hand Eczema
    Rajani Katta
    • Apr 3, 2018
    • 4 min

    The Low Nickel Diet for Hand Eczema

    For some people with nickel allergy, eating foods high in nickel such as nuts and wheat can cause rashes such as hand eczema.
    Food Allergies and Eczema
    Rajani Katta
    • Mar 27, 2018
    • 7 min

    Food Allergies and Eczema

    Food allergies may worsen skin rashes in some, but not all, patients with eczema. This is a complex area, since there are different types of
    If You Are Allergic to Nickel, Try This Kind of Jewelry
    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.
    Glycation: The Science Behind Sugar Sag
    Rajani Katta
    • Mar 20, 2018
    • 3 min

    Glycation: The Science Behind Sugar Sag

    The following information is excerpted from "Glow: The Dermatologist’s Guide to a Whole Foods Younger Skin Diet" ©Rajani Katta MD Fine...
    Shoe Allergy and Rashes on the Feet: What You Need to Know
    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
    Skin and Ski: How To Protect Your Skin On Your Next Ski Trip
    Rajani Katta MD
    • Mar 13, 2018
    • 3 min

    Skin and Ski: How To Protect Your Skin On Your Next Ski Trip

    Can't you just picture it now? That sparkling expanse of pristine white snow. That cold, bracing air. That long, long soak in the hot...
    Why Consuming Too Much Sugar Can Lead To Wrinkles and Aging Skin
    Rajani Katta
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 2 min

    Why Consuming Too Much Sugar Can Lead To Wrinkles and Aging Skin

    Over the years, I've had a lot of patients ask me about their wrinkles. Specifically, are there any creams that can help with deep...
    Allergy to Fragrance: Understanding Fragrance Additives and Choosing Products
    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
    Warning: "Fragrance-Free" Products May In Fact Contain Fragrance Additives
    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
    Skin Saving Sweets: Peach Almond Custard Tart
    Rajani Katta
    • Sep 6, 2017
    • 2 min

    Skin Saving Sweets: Peach Almond Custard Tart

    The peaches in this dessert provide a boost of phytonutrients. The eggs and almond flour used in place of white flour help limit sugar...
    Allergic Skin Reactions on the Job: Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis
    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...
    Allergic Skin Reactions in Athletes
    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....
    
Telogen effluvium: Sudden Rapid Hair Loss
    Rajani Katta
    • Sep 2, 2017
    • 4 min

    Telogen effluvium: Sudden Rapid Hair Loss

    Sudden hair loss. I've experienced it myself. Twice, in fact. The first time, I was traveling overseas for the summer. On my first night,...
    Telogen effluvium: Sudden Rapid Hair Loss
    Rajani Katta MD
    • Aug 27, 2017
    • 4 min

    Telogen effluvium: Sudden Rapid Hair Loss

    Telogen effuvium results in sudden, rapid hair loss. When an event causes severe physical stress to the body, such as pregnancy, illness, su
    Why Prebiotics are So Important for Healthy Skin
    Rajani Katta
    • Aug 26, 2017
    • 7 min

    Why Prebiotics are So Important for Healthy Skin

    We're hearing a lot about probiotics these days. Yogurt, kombucha, kefir: it seems as though probiotic foods are all the rage. But what...
    Skin Saving Snacks: Red Bean Mushroom Fritters Provide an Extra Dose of Fiber and Zinc
    Rajani Katta
    • Aug 26, 2017
    • 2 min

    Skin Saving Snacks: Red Bean Mushroom Fritters Provide an Extra Dose of Fiber and Zinc

    These fritters pack in 3 vegetables – red kidney beans, mushrooms, and carrots – which means they pack a lot of nutrients in a small...
    Skin-Saving Snacks: 11 Simple Snack Ideas for Healthy Skin
    Rajani Katta
    • Aug 18, 2017
    • 5 min

    Skin-Saving Snacks: 11 Simple Snack Ideas for Healthy Skin

    It's 4pm, and your energy levels are crashing. Do you reach for that sugar bomb coffee drink? The crackers from the vending machine? Or...
    Red eyelids: tips for facial and eyelid contact dermatitis
    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.
    Skin-Saving Snacks: Roasted Chickpeas
    Rajani Katta
    • Jul 9, 2017
    • 2 min

    Skin-Saving Snacks: Roasted Chickpeas

    Crispy, spicy chickpeas fresh from the oven I'm always looking for more ways to add beans and lentils to our diet. Beans of all types are...
    The Balsam of Peru Avoidance Diet: Why Allergy to Fragrance Additives May Sometimes Mean an Allergy
    Rajani Katta
    • Jul 8, 2017
    • 4 min

    The Balsam of Peru Avoidance Diet: Why Allergy to Fragrance Additives May Sometimes Mean an Allergy

    Some people allergic to fragrance additives will also react to foods with balsam of peru such as tomatoes, cinnamon, citrus, and chocolate.
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