Essential Guide to Managing Atopic Dermatitis: Protecting Your Skin Barrier Atopic Dermatitis (AD), also known as allergic eczema, is not just dry, itchy skin—it’s a condition where the skin barrier is disrupted, full of microscopic “holes” that allow allergens, bacteria, and irritants to penetrate. This leads to flare-ups, infections, and increased skin sensitivity. If you […]
Treating Allergies: A Comprehensive Approach As an allergist and immunologist, I often meet families overwhelmed by allergies. One scenario I see time and time again: Parents bring in their older child, who has severe eczema and food allergies. Lately, they’ve noticed wheezing—an early sign of asthma. Then, they glance at their newborn, who only has
Keratosis pilaris is a genetic disorder of the skin. It is a common skin condition where the skin on the back and outer sides of the upper arms are rough and bumpy. This condition is also described as chicken skin or goose bumps. The common areas of the body that are affected are the outer-upper
Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Could Your Rash Be an Allergic Reaction? Have you ever used a skincare product, worn a piece of jewelry, or touched something at work, only to develop an itchy, red rash days later? If so, you might be dealing with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)—a skin allergy that can appear hours to days
Do Not Use Only Blood Tests to Diagnose Food Allergy When diagnosing food allergies, relying solely on blood tests can lead to unnecessary food restrictions. A comprehensive evaluation by an Allergy & Immunology specialist is crucial to accurately determine whether a food allergy is present. The Problem with Blood Tests for Food Allergies Blood tests measure
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Perfume Allergies: How Fragrances Can Trigger Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma & Skin Reactions Perfume is often associated with luxury, confidence, and personal style—but for some, it can be a hidden trigger for respiratory allergies and skin sensitivities. If you’ve ever experienced sneezing, a runny nose, wheezing, or an itchy rash after exposure to perfume, your body
Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways in the lungs which leads to airway hyper-reactivity. Upon exposure to airway irritants, allergen triggers or infection; the airways contrict leading to symptoms of shortness of breath, chest tightness and wheezing. It is important if you suspect asthma to see a qualified Allergy & Immunology specialist for
Allergic asthma is one of the main causes for asthma and causes inflammation of the airways that leads to shortness of breath, chest tightness and wheezing upon exposure to the allergen. It is sometimes hard to differentiate allergic asthma from other causes of asthma without proper evaluation by an Allergist. Sometimes defects in the immune system
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Why Choose a Skin Prick Test for Allergy Diagnosis? A skin prick test (SPT) is the most accurate and cost-effective way to diagnose allergies. It provides faster, more reliable results than blood tests and can detect allergic reactions that blood tests cannot. Since it directly tests how your skin reacts to allergens, it helps allergists
What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. The chronic inflammation is associated with airway hyper-responsiveness that leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing, particularly at night or early in the morning. These episodes are usually associated with widespread, but variable, airflow obstruction within the lung that
