Understanding Urticaria (Hives): More Than Just an Itchy Rash Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a condition characterized by intensely itchy, raised bumps on the skin that can spread across the entire body. These bumps, often likened to mosquito bites, are caused by the release of histamine from mast cells in the skin. While the […]
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A major trigger of chronic urticaria/hives is due to autoimmune cause. Currently there are thought to be 2 types of autoimmune triggers. There have been a few studies of using the serum of these patients suffering from chronic urticaria and then performing a self skin test by injecting a small amount the person’s serum under
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As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of face masks are recommended to prevent spread of the virus. On top of this, one should also practice hand washing, personal hygiene and social distancing. Due to increased demand for face masks, sometimes it is difficult to buy new ones. So the question is if
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It is important to understand the initial “scare” that led to the now misunderstood idea that persons with history of allergy should not receive Covid-19 vaccine. First is that the reports of allergic reactions occurred in UK during their initial roll out of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in which 2 individuals developed anaphylaxis after receiving the Covid-19
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Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) also known as macrogols are hydrophilic polymers found in everyday products such as medications, cosmetics and even in food. It is a hidden allergen and what is being discovered is that the higher molecular weight or size of the PEG, the higher chance for anaphylaxis. Polysorbate has a similar structure to PEG
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It was initially thought that PEG is the likely culprit for the allergic reactions seen in mRNA Covid vaccines. It turns out that Intradermal skin testing to PEG has limited utility in evaluating this anaphylaxis and that most severe postvaccination allergic symptoms are not caused by hypersensitivity to PEG. A vaccine registry study from a
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There is a common misconception that if you have medication allergy, your doctor can easily do a test to find out what you are allergic to and what you can take. This is a myth! If you have a medication allergy, these are some things that you should do: The first and most important is
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You can watch this clip in YouTube here: Unveiling the Truth about Penicillin Allergy Antibiotic Resistance and the Impact of Misdiagnosed Penicillin Allergy Having the diagnosis of penicillin allergy often leads to the use of alternative, broader-spectrum antibiotics. This practice contributes to antibiotic resistance, where bacteria develop resistance to multiple antibiotic classes, making infections harder
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You can watch this clip on YouTube: The first WARNING of allergies in your child Understanding Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It often appears in infancy or early childhood and is considered the first warning sign of allergic
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