Lichen planus may appear as purple, itchy papules on the extremities, a large itchy plaque on the ankle, scarring hair loss, erosions in the mouth or genital area, or a combination of all of these. Food allergy rashes usually present as hives. What Are Rash Symptoms and Signs? Types of...
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that affects a number of different areas of the body at one time and can be fatal. Causes of anaphylaxis can be a food allergy, latex allergy, allergy to insect stings/bites, asthma, or other materials or conditions. Symptoms include flushing, itching...
If I have an allergy to detergent how long would it take to show up?For two weeks I have been on Benadryl, Prednisone, and Hydrocortizone and I still have the rash. It is not as severe but still at times the itch makes life unbearable. I do the oatmeal bath and that helps. Is it...
I just had shoulder surgery, have an allergy (severe hives/itching/rash) to codeine, so they prescribed percocet. Due to the severe pain, I had to double up and it started causing me similar itching problems, so I compensated by taking double doses of Benadryl. ...
Latex Allergy. If you are prescribed an injectable sumatriptan product, tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to latex. Some injectable sumatriptan products contain latex. Pregnancy. It is not known if or how sumatriptan could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your health...
Latex Allergy.If you are prescribed an injectable sumatriptan product, tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to latex. Some injectable sumatriptan products contain latex. Pregnancy. It is not known if or how sumatriptan could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcar...
Irritant contact dermatitis is known by many common names such as sensitive skin, chemical rash, dishpan hands or housewives’ eczema. The latter two terms are in reference to exposure to soaps and detergents which are more common among dishwashers and home executives. However, many of these co...
As the cucumber is related to ragweed, those with an allergy to ragweed carry a higher risk of having a reaction to cucumbers. It is also closely related to a latex allergy, so people who are allergic to latex may be advised to avoid eating cucumbers. Many people who exhibit an allergy...
I never had a latex allergy, but last time I went to the lab to have bloodwork done, the worker rested his hand (in a blue glove) on my arm as he was drawing the blood. A few hours later, I already had a rash where the glove had touched me and it got worse. I had it for...
Another risk associated with a French catheter is an allergic reaction to the latex rubber the catheter if made of. Many people have allergies to latex and may not be aware of it. When a catheter is inserted into an individual with this allergy, the patient can develop a rash and swelling...