Treat skin emergencies, such as chemical burns, contact dermatitis, cold sores, and severe sun burns, with these expert-backed tips. Here's when to call a doctor, when to treat yourself at home ...

Contact dermatitis can be a frustrating and uncomfortable skin condition. Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options in this comprehensive guide.

Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) from plants is a very common phenomenon as potentially irritant plants and plant products are commonly found in the everyday environment, including the home ...

In two cases allergic contact dermatitis to 1-chloroacetophenone, the active ingredient in Chemical Mace, occurred, and in two others allergic contact sensitivity to this compound was ...

Chemical burns are injuries to the skin, eyes, mouth, or internal organs caused by contact with a corrosive substance. They may also be called caustic burns. Chemical burns can happen in the home ...

Background: Arriving at a diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis is a multistep procedure including the establishing of contact allergy, demonstration of current exposure to the sensitizer, and ...

It destroys tissue on contact…that “chemical burn” is more of an irritant dermatitis and yes it can happen to people who are particularly sensitive to dyes or fragrance,” Dr. Tanzi said.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that allergic contact reactions to cosmetics typically manifest as red, itchy rashes typical signs of contact dermatitis. But it doesn’t end there.