Cosmetic Allergies Center - Federal Way, WA
Federal Way 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 Federal Way * Virginia Mason Federal Way  Virginia Mason Federal Way  Family Skin Clinic  James R Philp MD  Puyallup Dermatology Clinic  Puyallup Dermatology Clinic  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  South Lake Clinic  Charles G Hubbell MD  James M Komorous MD  Renton Dermatology Clinic  Renton Dermatology Clinic  Elie Levy MD PC  Renton Dermatology Clinic  Elie Levy MD PC  Robert K P Chow MD  South Lake Clinic  South Lake Clinic  Susanne L Gee MD  Westside Dermatology  Westside Dermatology  Puget Sound Institute Of Pathology  Cascade Eye & Skin Center  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Pacific Medical Centers  Madison Skin & Laser Center  Virginia Mason Skin Care Dermatology  Madison Skin & Laser Center  Pacific Medical Centers  Virginia Mason Skin Care Dermatology  Skin Surgery Center  Complexion Care Center  Skin Surgery Center  Dorothy Yang MD  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  The Polyclinic Dermatology  Janet L Rogge MD  Seattle Dermatology Center  Group Health Dermatology  Group Health Dermatology  Group Health Dermatology  Group Health Dermatology  Seattle Cancer Care Alliance  Virginia Mason Bellevue Clinic  Hair Transplant Seattle  Skin Cancer Clinic of Seattle  Stanley J Bunas MD  Russell Caldwell MD  Bellevue Dermatology Clinic  John P Hackett MD  Bellevue Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  UWMC Roosevelt Dermatology Clinic  Eastside Dermatology  Eastside Dermatology  Eastside Dermatology  Eastside Dermatology  Cosmetic Surgery of Issaquah  NorthWest Face  Jeng-Yue Chang MD  Bernstein Cosmetic Surgery Center  Bernstein Cosmetic Surgery Center  The Polyclinic  Edward S Carmick MD  The Doctors Clinic East Bremerton  Lake Washington Dermotology  Lake Washington Dermotology  Laser Treatment Centers  Laser Treatment Centers  Kirkland Dermatology Associates Federal Way, WashingtonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Federal Way
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