Cosmetic Allergies Center - Brentwood, NY
Brentwood Dermatologist Doctors for Cosmetic AllergiesType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Brentwood * Pamela J Basuk MD  Charles C Kwak MD PLLC  New York Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery  New York Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  New York Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  New York Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Neil L Bellet MD  Dermatology Group PC  Dermatology Group PC  Dermatology Group PC  Dermatology Group PC  Dermatology Group PC  MSKCC Dermatology  MSKCC Dermatology  MSKCC Dermatology  Long Island Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Surgery PC  Long Island Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Surgery PC  Long Island Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Surgery PC  Long Island Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Surgery PC  Commack Dermatology  Commack Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Morton B Weinberg MD  Ronny Herskovits MD  Marina I Peredo MD PC  Dermedx Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Bernard S Potter MD  Marvin Watsky DO  Jack P Tom MD  Advanced Dermatology PC  Elyse S Rafal MD FAAD  Amy W Steinberg MD  Winston Dermatology Associates PC  Winston Dermatology Associates PC  Long Island Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology  Eric J Fryer MD & Jennifer Fryer MD  Eric J Fryer MD & Jennifer Fryer MD  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Huntington PC  Dermatology Associates of Huntington PC  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Huntington PC  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Roger J Koreen MD  Phyllis J Smith MD  Martin P Sherman MD PC  Richard L Miller MD  Mindy R Berstein MD  Lawrence M Wells MD  Plaza Dermatology  Plaza Dermatology  Glaser Dermatology & Laser  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Center for Aesthetic Dermatology  Center for Aesthetic Dermatology  Center for Aesthetic Dermatology  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Massapequa Dermatology / Dr. David B. Kessler  Accurate Dermatology PLLC  Belaray Dermatology  Belaray Dermatology  Howard J Corwin MD  Island Dermatology  Peter L Reisfeld MD  Medical Aesthetics of Woodbury  Dermatology Center Of Long Island  Paul I Shneiderman MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Jules S Abadi MD  Carolyn Ragan MD  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  Lawrence Lieblich MD  Atlantic Dermatology  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Atlantic Dermatology  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Lashinsky & Wininger MDs PC  Merrick Dermatology  Lashinsky & Wininger MDs PC  Rhona S Susser MD  Comphrehensive Dermatology PC  Mid Island Dermatology  Mid Island Dermatology  Garden City Dermatology  Garden City Dermatology Brentwood, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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Cosmetic AllergiesRead the Cosmetic Allergies article » IntroductionProducts such as moisturizers, shampoos, deodorants, make-up, colognes, and other cosmetics have become part of our daily grooming habits. The American Academy of Dermatology reports the average adult uses at least seven different cosmetic products each day. Although cosmetics can help us feel more beautiful, they can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. Certain ingredients used in cosmetics, such as fragrances and preservatives, can act as antigens, substances that trigger an allergic reaction.
What are the symptoms of a cosmetic reaction?There are two reactions that might occur following exposure to cosmetics: irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is a condition marked by areas of inflammation (redness, itching and swelling) that form after a substance comes into contact with your skin. Irritant contact dermatitis: This is more common than allergic contact dermatitis and can occur in anyone. It develops when an irritating or harsh substance actually damages the skin. Irritant contact dermatitis usually begins as patches of itchy, scaly skin or a red rash, but can develop into blisters that ooze, especially if the skin is further irritated from scratching. It generally occurs at the site of contact with the irritating substance. Areas where the outermost layer of skin is thin, such as the eyelids, or where the skin is dry and cracked are more susceptible to irritant contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis: This occurs in people who are allergic to a specific ingredient or ingredients in a product. Symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, and hive-like breakouts. In some cases, the skin becomes red and raw. The face, lips, eyes, ears, and neck are the most common sites for cosmetic allergies, although reactions may appear anywhere on the body. The time it takes for symptoms of... Recommended Reading Related to Cosmetic AllergiesWhat is eczema?Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation (dermatitis). The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis (sometimes these two terms are used interchangeably). However, there are many different forms of eczema. Eczema can affect people of any age, although the condition is most common in infants, and about 85% of those affected have an onset prior to 5 years of age. Eczema will permanently resolve by age 3 in about half of affected infants. In others, the condition tends to recur throughout life. People with eczema often have a family history of the condition or a family history of other allergic conditions, such as asthma or hay fever. The nature of the link between these conditions is inadequately understood. Up to 20% of children and 1%-2% of adults are believed to have eczema. Eczema is slightly more common in girls than in boys. It occurs in people of all races. Eczema is not contagious, but since it is b... Other Related Cosmetic Allergies ArticlesEmergency Contact for Brentwood
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