Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a common cause of illness in children younger than 16 years and adults older than 65 ...

Allergic contact dermatitis represents a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction (Type IV hypersensitivity). There are four types of hypersensitivity reactions, which include Type I, immediate-type ...

Background: Irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) are frequent among agricultural workers and require targeted interventions. Patch testing is necessary for ...

It can be difficult to tell the difference between seborrheic dermatitis vs. psoriasis when symptoms appear ... If you have a rash on your scalp that does not respond to OTC medications,contact your ...

Case 1. A 49-year-old woman presented an extremely acute contact dermatitis of the face and neck, with marked edema and vesicle formation, appearing within 3 hours of exposure to a hair-spray lacquer.

Other symptoms include dry skin, cracking, burning, and flaking. Contact dermatitis can come on quickly, in the case of acute contact dermatitis, or develop slowly and be more long-lasting, as in ...

Treatment for allergic or irritant contact dermatitis may include home remedies such as cool compresses, moisturizers, and lukewarm baths. You may also require over-the-counter and prescription ...

A series of 6 swine (69.6±5.0 kg) were used to evaluate the dose and contact dependence of hemolysis with the PulseSelect PFA system (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN). The PulseSelect loop catheter was ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Hand eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes dry, red, itchy skin on the hands and fingers. It can be caused by chemical or environmental ...

Unlike acute eczema, chronic eczema flares tend ... For example, a type of eczema called contact dermatitis will usually improve once you remove the irritant or allergen that has triggered your ...