Cosmetic Allergies Center - Bristol, CT
Bristol 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 Bristol * Glenn S Gart MD  Advanced Dermatology Center  Connecticut Dermatology LLC  Dermatology Surgical Associates LLC  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Joseph Weiss MD  Jeffrey N Alter MD  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Margaret M Bason MD  Lauren A Daman MD  John W Edelglass MD  Litchfield Dermatology Center  Philip E Shapiro MD  Jerrold C Lehrman MD  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Robert B Nathanson MD  Elliot C Zweig MD PC  Jennifer W Pennoyer MD LLC  Gary Last MD  Lawrence J Fortier MD  Ellen B Milstone MD  Dermatology in Hamden  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Jitesh K Vachhani MD  UConn Health Partners Dermatology  UConn Health Partners Dermatology  Edward H Benjamin MD  Frank M Castiglione Jr. MD  Middlesex Dermatology  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  James S Rosokoff MD  James S Rosokoff MD  Dermatology Associates of Eastern Connecticut  Dermatology Associates of Eastern Connecticut  Kalman L Watsky MD  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  The Savin Center PC  The Savin Center PC  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Mark J Goldstein MD  Kevin Diette MD  Donald R Greene MD  Dermatology Care Specialists Inc  Shoreline Dermatology  Barry Richter MD  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Brian McGrath MD  New England Dermatology Associates Inc  New England Dermatology Associates Inc  New England Dermatology Associates Inc  Peter T Demos MD  Enfield Dermatology L L C  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Robert J Patrignelli MD LLC  Dennis L Feinberg MD  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Associates in Dermatology LLC Bristol, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 Bristol
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