Cosmetic Allergies Center - North Atlanta, GA
North Atlanta 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 North Atlanta * Georgia Dermatologic Surgery Centers PC  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Atlanta Skin Care Specialists  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Raymond Caputo MD  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Buckhead Dermatology PC  Babcock Dermatology  Peter C D'Aubermont MD  Russell Harris MD PC  Peachtree Dunwoody Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Dunwoody Dermatology  John F O'Brien MD  Finan Dermatopathology Lab  Finan Dermatopathology Lab  Robert Kelleher MD  Northside Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants PC  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Family Dermatology of Fayetteville  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Georgia Skin Specialists  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery  Georgia Skin Specialists  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Georgia Skin Specialists  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Steven S Thomas MD  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Midtown Medical Associates LLC  Metro Atlanta Dermatology Group PC  Edmund R Clement MD  Dermatology Consultants PC  Gardner Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Premiere Dermatology & Surgery LLC  Atlanta Dermatology Vein & Research  Family Dermatology  Robert McClure MD  Alvin H Clair MD  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Christine Glavey MD  David B Pharis, MD, PC  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  Thomas G Hill MD PC  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  Eileen S Niren MD  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA  Northwest Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialist  Skin Cancer Specialists PC  North Atlanta Psychiatry & Corinne G Smith MD  Atlanta Center of Dermatology & Medispa PC  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA North Atlanta, GeorgiaUpcoming 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 North Atlanta
Nearby North Atlanta Hospitals *Children's Healthcare at Scottish Rite Northside Hospital Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta Peachford Behavioral Health System of Atlanta Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital Atlanta VA Medical Center Children's Healthcare at Egleston Emory University Hospital Hillside Hospital Piedmont Hospital Shepherd Center DeKalb Medical Center Laurel Heights Hospital DeKalb Medical Kindred Hospital Atlanta Emory University Hospital Midtown Select Specialty Hospital Atlanta Atlanta Medical Center Grady Health System Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital Emory Adventist Hospital Ridgeview Institute Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth North Fulton Regional Hospital Regency Hospital of South Atlanta South Fulton Medical Center Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Glancy Rehabilitation Center DeKalb Medical Center at Hillandale Wellstar Cobb Hospital Emory Johns Creek Hospital Devereux Georgia Treatment Network Emory Eastside Medical Center Anchor Hospital Gwinnett Medical Center Southern Regional Medical Center SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Rockdale Medical Center Northside Hospital Forsyth Wellstar Douglas Hospital Henry Medical Center Inner Harbour Hospitals Northside Hospital Cherokee Wellstar Paulding Hospital Piedmont Fayette Hospital Newton Medical Center Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
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