Cosmetic Allergies Center - Clearwater, FL
Clearwater 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 Clearwater * Clearwater Dermatology  Clearwater Dermatology  Phyllis K Murphy MD  Sam Stieglitz MD  George Pavlidakey MD  Diagnostic Clinic Countryside Clearwater  David H Nathan MD  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Thomas J Sultenfuss MD  Countryside Dermatology & Laser Center  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Mahoney Dermatology Specialists PA  Melanie R Haynes MD  Roger W Altman MD  Roger W Altman MD  Brummitte Dale Wilson MD & Associates  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Gary L Heller DO  Robert P Albergo MD  J Cedric Thornton MD  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Visage Dermatology  Arnold E Ison MD  John F Kirk MD  Bonita Drake MD  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  John L Millns Jr. MD PA  John L Millns Jr. MD PA  Suncoast Skin Solutions Inc  Dermatology Health Care  Christopher G Nelson MD PA  Citrus Park Dermatology PA  Michael J Sakellarides MD  New Image Dermatology  New Image Dermatology  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Robert R Tawil MD  Castellano Specialty Center  Colorado Health & Youth LLC  Luis T Menendez MD  Kathleen Leber MD  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  John A Cottam MD  C Lance Kane MD & Dirk W Suringa MD  C Lance Kane MD & Dirk W Suringa MD  Donald W Taylor MD  South Tampa Dermatology  Michael A Scannon MD  Caban Skin Institute  Michael A Scannon MD  Michael A Scannon MD  Henry E Wiley III MD PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Seth B Forman MD  University of South Florida Physicians Group Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of South Florida Physicians Group Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of South Florida Physicians Group Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of South Florida Physicians Group Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Peter A Donelan MD  Thomas N Trunnell MD  Moffitt Cancer Center  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Gulf Coast Dermatology  SDM PLC  Drs Hanno Rinker & Sotomayor  Drs Hanno Rinker & Sotomayor  Drs Hanno Rinker & Sotomayor  Drs Hanno Rinker & Sotomayor  Florida Medical Clinic PA  The Bowman Institute for Dermatologic Surgery  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Point of Care Clinic  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Teresa P Brandt MD  Teresa P Brandt MD  Jeffrey S Beard MD  Philip M Catalano MD  Bay Dermatology  Peter J Mattina Jr. MD  Brandon Dermatology  John W Demetree MD PA  Susan H Weinkle MD  Prakit Jeerapaet MD  Nancy Simons Ling MD PA  Ted F Kadivar MD PA  Riverside Medical Center  Manatee Dermatology  Manatee Dermatology  University Park Dermatology  University Park Dermatology  Hernando Skin & Cancer Center PA  Catherine A Clayton MD Clearwater, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 Clearwater
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