SKIN ALLERGY

Skin Allergy is the body’s over-reaction to one or more allergens in our surroundings. Skin allergy may be caused by a number of factors including plants, animals, clothing, food and heat. When you are exposed to the offending allergen, there are many types of skin allergies; but reactions usually take the form of as a swelling or a rash. Skin allergy may affect just small areas of your skin or cover your whole body as well.

LATEX ALERGY Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins in latex rubber, which causes sensitization. Exposures at even very low levels may cause allergic reactions in some sensitive individuals.

SUN ALERGY Sun allergy is an immune system reaction to sunlight and most often referred as an itchy red rash. The common locations include the "V" of the neck, the back of the hands, the outside surface of the arms and the lower legs. In some cases, the skin reaction may be more severe, YEAST ALERGYCandida albicans (sometimes referred to as monilia) is a fungus present on the skin and in the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina. In certain conditions, it can multiply and infect the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.

RASH ALERGY The Rash allergy may be localized or generalized. Localized Rash Allergy affects only a small area or is confined to one part of the body whereas Generalized Rash Allergy is widespread, covers most of the body, or is found on several parts of the body. It may appear in the same place on the hands, feet, arms, and legs.