Dermatology - Allergic Living https://www.allergicliving.com/expertise/ask-the-dermatologist/ The magazine for those living with food allergies, celiac disease, asthma and pollen allergies. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:28:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 Overuse of Topical Steroids Caused My Eczema Spread. What Can I Do? https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/overuse-of-topical-steroids-caused-my-eczema-spread/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:08:40 +0000 https://www.allergicliving.com/?post_type=experts&p=86638 Q: I admit that I used a topical steroid for far longer than the dermatologist recommended for atopic dermatitis on... Read more »

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]]> Which Chemical in Hair Dye Caused My Allergic Rash? https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/which-chemical-in-hair-dye-caused-my-allergic-rash/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:21:43 +0000 https://www.allergicliving.com/?post_type=experts&p=75684 Q: I recently dyed my hair, and ended up with a rash on my forehead, ears and scalp – and... Read more »

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]]> How Can I Manage Bad Flare-ups of Eczema on My Eyelids? https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/how-can-i-manage-bad-flare-ups-of-eczema-on-my-eyelids/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:13:13 +0000 https://www.allergicliving.com/?post_type=experts&p=57274 Q: I have mild to moderate eczema that sometimes flares badly on my face. This is especially the case for... Read more »

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]]> Could a Common Ingredient in Shampoo Cause an Allergic Rash? https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/could-a-common-ingredient-in-shampoo-cause-an-allergic-rash/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:55:13 +0000 https://www.allergicliving.com/?post_type=experts&p=56531 Q: After using a new shampoo, I broke out in a rash on my ears. The shampoo contains methylisothiazolinone, and... Read more »

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]]> Is It Allergy or Why Is Sunscreen Making My Skin Red and Itchy? https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/is-it-allergy-or-why-is-sunscreen-making-my-skin-red-and-itchy/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 20:24:18 +0000 https://www.allergicliving.com/?post_type=experts&p=53965 Question: I get allergic dermatitis with some fragrances (which I avoid). Now, I’m struggling with sunscreens. I’ve tried a couple... Read more »

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]]> Body Piercings and Rash: How Do You Know If It’s a Nickel Allergy? https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/body-piercings-and-rash-how-do-you-know-if-its-a-nickel-allergy/ Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:11:12 +0000 https://www.allergicliving.com/?post_type=experts&p=52768 Dr. Sandy Skotnicki explains.

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]]> Can Aloe Vera Make Your Skin Break Out in a Rash? https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/can-aloe-vera-make-your-skin-break-out-in-a-rash/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:26:42 +0000 https://www.allergicliving.com/?post_type=experts&p=50539 Q: I was using an eye shadow that made my eyelids break out in dermatitis. (l have fragrance skin allergies).... Read more »

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]]> Controlling Eczema Flare-Ups in the Summer https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/controlling-eczema-flare-ups-in-the-summer/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 20:00:51 +0000 https://allergicliving.com/?post_type=experts&p=47391 Q. I am a 26-year-old with atopic dermatitis that is reasonably well controlled in cool weather. But last summer l... Read more »

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]]> How to Get Your Skin Winter-Ready with Eczema https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/get-skin-winter-ready-eczema/ Sat, 07 May 2016 15:28:54 +0000 http://159.203.14.201/?post_type=experts&p=43961 Q. Last winter, it was very cold where I live, and I struggled with my atopic eczema. I got outbreaks... Read more »

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]]> Safe Makeup Tips for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/safe-makeup-tips-for-eczema-atopic-dermatitis/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:28:02 +0000 https://www.allergicliving.com/?p=26866 Q. My teenage daughter has eczema (atopic dermatitis) that now seems under control. She’s been asking about wearing makeup lately.... Read more »

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