Cosmetic Allergies Center - San Leandro, CA
San Leandro 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 San Leandro * William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  Herbert A Holman MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  West Oakland Health Center  Kristen Walker MD  Warren I Dotz MD  Greta F Clarke MD  Dermatology Associates Of Berkeley  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  Adam Wallach MD  Alexander Lewis MD  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  Robert Greenberg MD  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Camilla McCalmont MD  Camilla McCalmont MD  Susan Wolf MD  Susan Wolf MD  Werner W Ju MD  Bruce L Maltz MD  Lucy M Schmidt MD  Peter K Webb MD  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  William Lide MD  Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Kathy Fang MD PhD  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Premier Dermatology  Drs Gail & David Jacoby  Premier Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Lyle Rausch MD  Michael K Burns MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Union Square Dermatology  William W Kwan MD  David J MacGregor MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Union Square Dermatology  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Siong Chiaun Lee MD  Pacific Dermatology  Pacific Dermatology  Howard E Schwat MD  David A Dall MD  Wall Medical Group San Leandro, CaliforniaUpcoming 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 San Leandro
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