Itchy skin - causes, symptoms and treatment
Itchy skin is a sensation that arises as a result of irritation by mechanical or chemical stimuli to the nerve endings present in the dermis. There are many causes of itchy skin. They can come from...
Toxic shock syndrome - should you be concerned?
Do you use tampons? Be aware of the risk of toxic shock - a dangerous phenomenon that affects many women.
Contact lenses and allergies
Conjunctivitis is one of the most common symptoms of hypersensitivity to inhalant allergens in the form of pollen from grasses, trees, house dust mites, animal dander or moulds.
Water allergy - does it exist?
Many people think that there is no such thing as a water allergy. The truth is that such a disorder does exist, and the problem can appear on the patient's skin when in contact with water (mainly...
How to help a person with anaphylactic shock?
Anaphylactic shock is a hypersensitivity reaction of the body to a particular agent, e.g. a wasp or bee sting.
Tattoo and allergic reaction
In recent times, tattoos have become very popular. They have become a specific way to express oneself. In most cases, no side effects are observed. However, a small percentage of people experience an...
Allergic reaction to preservatives - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
In Western countries, the food industry uses at least 1,500 different substances - both synthetic and of natural origin - as food additives. Many of these can cause allergic or pseudoallergic...
