Cosmetic Allergies Center - Franconia, VA
Franconia 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 Franconia * Internal Medicine Associates of Northern Virginia  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Sung Won Yoon MD  Capital Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Nancy Aria MD  Inia Yevich-Tunstall MD  Glenn H Fuchs MD  Marvin Chadab MD  Robert N DeAngelis MD  Falls Church Medical Center  Anh P Dang-Vu MD  Michelle A Rivera MD  Khoa Q Nguyen MD  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Alexandra Kazakis MD  Center for Pediatric Skin Care  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Excel Dermatology Institute  Excel Dermatology Institute  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Steven Rotter MD  Fran Rotter MD  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Linda P Nims MD  Linda P Nims MD  Linda P Nims MD  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Carol L Piatt MD  Martin S Horn MD  Richard J Hwang MD  Amir A Bajoghli MD  Robert W Gurney MD  Jack M Costa MD  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Center For Cosmetic Dermatology  Sebastien Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  John W Brady MD  Douglas S Richardson MD  Randolph W Stark MD  Nova Medical Group  Northern Virginia Dermatology Vein & Surgery Center  Dermatology Center of Loudoun  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Semler Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Associates of Fredericksburg  The Dermatology Center  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Lisa D Sherman MD  Chauncey A McHargue MD  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Hanover Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Hanover Dermatology PC  Dominion Dermatology PC  Dominion Dermatology PC  Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia  Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia  Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia  Zen Lo Dermatology  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Yvonne Knight MD  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Commonwealth Dermatology PC  Commonwealth Dermatology PC Franconia, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Franconia
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