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Clothing for Contact Dermatitis Sufferers. by Kevin .. Posted Sun 14 Sep 2008 2:55pm

1 Comment For people who suffer from contact dermatitis (or other skin diseases) have a difficult time finding clothing that they can wear. Even the softest cotton or the touch of a seam can cause great discomfort and irritation. However, here is a UK company that has created silk undergarments that will protect these sufferers from their clothing Read on »

Eczema and Dermatitis: How to treat eczema and dermatitis naturally by Danny & Susan S. Health Maven

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Posted Mon 26 Jan 2009 3:37pm Eczema and Dermatitis Two types of eczema Eczema due to external or exogenous factors (usually referred to as Contact Dermatitis) is usually treated by eliminating the irritant in the external environment, which will usually result in the successful treatment of eczema. Endogenous eczema, or atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inflammatory skin Read on »

Atopic Dermatitis by Jennifer F. Posted Tue 16 Nov 2010 11:38am by eczematous lesions, dry skin, and thickening of the skin. Atopic dermatitis may be associated with other atopic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, acute allergic... in different climates. Heat and cold are poorly tolerated. Differential Diagnosis: Contact Dermatitis - A localized rash or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign Read on »

Dermatitis or eczema on Gardener’s Hands by TopVeg !. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 26 Jan 2009 3:40pm dry made of non-allergic, washable material DermaSilk gloves, which were developed specifically for those people who suffer from eczema or contact dermatitis on their hands... Although dermatitis, or Eczema, is a specialist subject, it is of great interest to the vegetable gardener because their hands are used (& abused!) all the time, and often Read on »

Dermatitis Problem by heru m. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 21 Mar 2009 3:15pm puppy with laundry detergent and now I know what it is that has caused a bumpy itchy rash and it’s called Contact Dermatitis. How do I treat this and how long will it take... QUESTION: I washed my puppy with laundry detergent and now I know what it is that has caused a bumpy itchy rash and it’s called Contact Dermatitis. How do I treat this and how Read on »

Hot Spots: Acute Moist Dermatitis (dog) by heru m. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 02 Mar 2011 12:57am Description and cause Also known as acute moist dermatitis, hot spots are usually a disease of dogs with long hair or those with dense undercoats. It is often caused by a local allergic reaction to a specific antigen. Insect bites, especially from fleas, are often found to be the cause. Other causes include atopy (inhalant allergies Read on »

Rove Beetle Dermatitis by Dr. Chan C. Posted Tue 02 Mar 2010 12:31am After blogging about this commonly misdiagnosed skin lesion, I found one on myself this morning! I have no idea when I came into contact with the small insect... phatognamonic of this dermatitis. It is often misdiagnosed as shingles. Ok not much treatment needed as long as it does not get infected. Just a mild antiseptic cream and the lesion Read on »

Does This Rash Look Familiar? Dermatitis Herpetiformis by Eileen Simpson Patient Expert

Posted Sat 20 Dec 2008 7:18pm I had this…my son had this…and it was diagnosed as psoriasis. If your rash looks like this, get yourself to a dermatologist to see if it is Dermatitis herpetiformis..., Dermatitis herpetiformis Read on »

Common Sense for Eczema and Dermatitis Sufferers [Digg] by Cascia T. Posted Tue 20 Oct 2009 10:00pm Eczema dermatitis is a common skin condition that often appears as a dry, red, patchy rash that is usually extremely itchy. The rash gets worse if the person is exposed to trigger factors such as dry skin, irritants, allergens, stress, heat or sweating. Young children and infants can also develop eczema. Read on »

Itchy Skin? Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis by Vanessa M. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 09 Sep 2008 2:08am

2 Comments inconsequential ailment compared to what many of us with celiac disease have to endure if we’re one of the few to experience Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH), a common complication... gross, but don’t worry….DH is genetically determined and is not contagious! The name, dermatitis herpetiformis, is a descriptive name and is not related to either dermatitis Read on »