Some people are allergic to animal dander. Dander is not the hair or fur of the animal; it is the shedding of skin scales which occurs…
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An any allergy is prevented to a great extent just by avoiding the contact with the allergen. Poison oak allergy is no exception. You need to…
Benzoic allergy is the body’s adverse reaction towards Benzoic acid and Benzoate. Benzoic acid is a natural compound that is widely used as preservatives against bacteria…
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome (MRS) is a rare neurological disorder. It is characterized by: Swelling of face and lips Recurring paralysis of face Furrowed dorsum of the tongue,…
Aspartame allergy is an adverse reaction of the body towards aspartame. Aspartame is a non-saccharide, artificial sweetener used in foods and beverages. Chemically it is the…
Atopy patch test is a diagnostic test for atopic dermatitis, also known as allergic contact dermatitis. This test confirms the suspected allergen. It is based on…
Skin patch test is done to pinpoint or to ascertain a trigger of allergic contact dermatitis. Skin patch test is a diagnostic test where an allergen…
Intradermal test is one of the diagnostic tests done in allergies. It is similar to skin prick test except that here the allergen is injected under…
Skin prick test is a diagnostic test done in allergies. It is done: To know whether the person is allergic to certain allergens or not. To…
St. Augustine grass allergy is allergic reaction to St. Augustine grass. It is one of the rare allergies which is caused due to the pollen that…
Lantana allergy can be more precisely described as Latana poisoning. Lantana (Lantana camara) is one of the several desert plants having spiny stems. It is a…
Bermuda grass is one of the most allergenic grasses and accounts for many of the common allergies caused by grass. There are thousands of types of…