What is Contact Dermatitis Patch Testing?

Contact dermatitis patch testing

Contact dermatitis is when the skin becomes itchy and inflamed after coming into contact with a substance that triggers an allergic reaction. 80% of those affected have the type that causes a reaction in the skin cells, versus an immune response. Almost everyone gets contact dermatitis at least once in their lives. If you can … Read Full Article

October is National Eczema Month

Video from the National Eczema Association Did you know that October is eczema month? This is because eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, often flares when the weather gets cooler. Cool weather leads to dry skin which lowers the irritancy threshold of the skin and leads to more inflammation. You can help prevent this by … Read Full Article