Cosmetic Allergies Center - Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst * Gary Jay Barsky MD  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Elmhurst Clinic  Clear Complexions RX  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Barsky Dermatological Association  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Medical Hair Restoration  Jeffrey L Melton MD  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Aesthetic & Clinical Dermatology Associates  Kiran R Bais MD  Julie A Moore MD  AC Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Center for Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ltd  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Michael A Greenberg MD  A & G Dermatology  A & G Dermatology  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Advanced Urology Center  Academic & Clinical Associates  Academic & Clinical Associates  Bryan C Schultz MD  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Eugene Mandrea MD  Eugene Mandrea MD  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Aleksander Krunic MD SC  Marvin H Margolis MD  Cole D Lundquist MD  Raymond M Handler MD & Roland S Medansky MD  Fahey Medical Center  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Rollie S Ackerman MD  Francis S Lichon MD  Wilfried L Schmerold MD  Sophia E Welykyj MD  Wyhinny Alter Garcia & Wyhinny MDs  Town Square Dermatology  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Taraneh S Firoozi MD  Town Square Dermatology  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Moira C Ariano MD  Moira C Ariano MD  Raymond M Handler MD & Roland S Medansky MD  Miroslawa Dulczewska Miller MD PhD  Chicago Skin Clinic  John E Stopka MD  Schaumburg Dermatology  Drs Banuchi & Banuchi SC  Glazer Dermatology  Naperbrook Dermatology  Tehming Liang MD  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Cosmetic Surgery Associates  North Glen Dermatology  Paul E Tancil MD  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Goldin Dermarology  North Shore Dermatology Center  Dermelan  Dermelan  Center for Cosmetic Skin Surgery  Dermelan  Swedish Covenant Medical Associates  Matthew Oommen MD  Skin & Hair Clinic  North Shore Dermatology  North Shore Dermatology  Northwest Dermatology SC  Dermatology Office  James R Davis MD  Northwest Dermatology SC  Dermatology Office  Bruce Kolton MD LLC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Raymond W Vahl MD  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd Elmhurst, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 Elmhurst
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