"Estimates vary, but I would say more than 50% of the women I've treated for CSU were initially misdiagnosed with something ...

A 44-year-old woman was referred to the University of Utah contact dermatology clinic for evaluation of a recent pruritic eruption on the face and exposed areas of the arms. She had no history of ...

Contact dermatitis may hurt as much as it itches and may involve inflammation and blisters. Treatment Self-care with cold compresses, calamine lotion , and soothing baths may provide relief.

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 ...

Douglas Powell, MD specializes in the treatment of allergic contact dermatitis, dermatitis, and urticaria/hives. He is board certified in dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of ...

Physicians should keep the possibility of comorbid atopic dermatitis in older patients top-of-mind: Following an analysis of the medical records of 837 patients with chronic urticaria ranging in ...

Contact dermatitis treatments should lead your rash to clear in one to three weeks, according to the AAD, although if you have your first case of poison ivy, oak or sumac, it could last up to six ...

Irritant contact dermatitis is more common, and develops when something irritates the skin. It could happen after prolonged contact — diaper rash is an example. Even water can trigger irritant ...

Cases of allergic contact dermatitis (type 4 hypersensitivity) to ultrasonic gel have been reported before. 1, 2, 3 We report a case of contact urticaria (type 1 hypersensitivity) to ultrasonic gel.