Cosmetic Allergies Center - Metairie, LA
Metairie 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 Metairie * Patricia Farris MD  Patricia Farris MD  Poole Dermatology APMC  Jessica Coller Ochsner MD  Ochsner Clinic  Ochsner Clinic  Ochsner Clinic  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Academic Dermatology Associates LLC  Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology  Edward F Pitard MD  Applewhite Dermatology  Rose Dermatology & Laser LLC  Bopp Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Bopp Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery  John H Counce II & Ashley N Counce MDs  John H Counce II & Ashley N Counce MDs  Drs Hickham Terezakis & Williams  Drs Hickham Terezakis & Williams  Drs Hickham Terezakis & Williams  Tulane Family Health Center  Vance Anthony Marinello MD  I Ricardo Martinez MD PhD  Richard N Sherman MD  William P Coleman III MD  Audubon Dermatology  Audubon Dermatology  Uptown Dermatologist & Aesthetics  Uptown Dermatologist & Aesthetics  Carter D Paddock MD  Harris M Blackman MD LLC  Koppel Dermatology  Koppel Dermatology  Koppel Dermatology  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Gulf South Medical & Surgical Institute  Robert M DeBellevue MD APMC  Westside Dermatology  Westside Dermatology  Westside Dermatology  William Burroughs MD  Laplace Dermatology Clinic  Drs McBurney Ragland & Hilton  Drs McBurney Ragland & Hilton  Drs McBurney Ragland & Hilton  Gary R Brown MD  Robert J Grieshaber MD  Tulane Dermatology Clinic  Baldone Reina Dermatology  Baldone Reina Dermatology  Northshore Dermatology Clinic  Benson Dermatology & Skin Cancer  Hammond Dermatology Center  Jones & Mora MDs  Jones & Mora MDs  Lee Grafton MD  Dermatology & Allergy Clinic  Dermatology & Allergy Clinic  Dermatology & Allergy Clinic  Louisiana Dermatology Associates LLC  Louisiana Dermatology Associates LLC  Louisiana Dermatology Associates LLC  Alexander Dermatology Clinic  Calais Dermatology Associates  Calais Dermatology Associates  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Dermatology  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic  Laurie H Harrington MD Metairie, LouisianaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 Metairie
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