Hand rashes

Hand rashes doing the washing-up, my hands tendto break out in an itchy rash of red blisters.My pharmaeist says it's dennatitis, but what does this mean? Dermatitis is a very general term, used for any type  of Skin inflammation. Your symptoms probably fall into the category of contact dermatitis- a reaction to something in direct contact with your skin. One obvious...

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Do's and Don'ts for dealing with allergies

dealing with allergies Do try to identify and avoid allergens. Do stay indoors on dry, windy days and in the morning in spring and summer when pollen levels are high, if you suffer from hay fever. Do avoid chemical irritants, such as perfume, household cleaners and chlorinated pool water. Do dust and vacuum frequently - every day if possible. Vacuum your mattress when you...

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How drugs help

Allgery sufferes can find relief from several types of medication. How drugs help - Antihistamines counter the effects of body chemicals that are responsible for causing allergy symptoms. - Decongestant tablets or nose-drops relieve nasal and sinus congestion by narrowing blood vessels. - Bronchodilators are inhaled directly into the air passages and provide immediate...

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Findind the cause

Findind the cause  You may well have an allergy, but it is also possible that whatever symptoms you are experiencing could have another cause, so it is important to see your doctor for diagnosis. Once other possibilities have been ruled the process of trying to identify allergies begins. The first step will be self observation.Your doctor will probably ask about the...

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Allergy and intolerance

Allergy and intolerance These are medical terms used to indicate the  mechanism by which the disorder occurs. True food allergy results from the production in the body of abnormal allergic antibodies to particular substances in food. Babies who are allergic to cow's milk, for example, have allergic antibodies to milk circulating in their blood. Every time the antibodies...

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