Tuberculosis, an often fatal disease, is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacterium. The most common test for determining exposure is a skin test. For some, this test can cause an allergic reaction. The question then is just how serious is an allergic reaction to a TB skin test? Tuberculosis (TB) usually affects the pulmonary system. [...]

There are many ailments that are normally thought of as being gender specific. The problem of jock itch is usually considered to be a male problem, but there should be concern among the female community as well. Women can (and do) get jock itch and the causes, symptoms and treatments are surprisingly similar to that [...]

The condition of skin asthma (more often called atopic dermatitis or eczema) is commonly found in young children and usually involves inflammation and itchy. While not contagious, skin asthma should be treated promptly because it can often be the sign of an underlying disorder or lead to other problems. The vast majority of cases are [...]

Anyone can have an allergic reaction to hair dye. If prone to chemical sensitivities, one should pay extra attention to the warning labels on any hair dye product. Anaphylactic shock or death can result from an unexpected reaction. The average person who colors his or her hair may unlikely have a problem. Only about 5% [...]

Barring a medical procedure for removal, a tattoo is yours for life. Getting tattooed, though, is easy. Aftercare (and treating a possible allergic reaction to tattoo ink, symptoms and signs of which will be readily apparent) is the hard part. It Hurts! Tattooing injures the body’s largest organ, the skin. If done by a professional, [...]

When someone realizes that they are suffering from eczema, their first reaction is often to go to the doctor, pharmacy or the chemist’s to get anti-dermatitis creams in an attempt to suppress eczema and get rid of the condition altogether fast. What they fail to realize is that eczema is not a disease and it [...]