Here are some reasons you may be getting flare-ups of atopic dermatitis (eczema), according to dermatologists, plus solutions to avoid these triggers.
Alpha-gal syndrome, a severe and life-threatening allergy to red meat, has been linked to tick bites in Maine and Washington.
Activities of ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and more start increasing in the spring. Here are tips for protecting yourself from ...
In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.
Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a small mite is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch ...
Spring temperatures are here! Spring has sprung in the Kansas City area. While many of us have been excitedly awaiting the ...
After working 20+ years in a park, I have learned some very valuable lessons on how to avoid mosquito bites while spendi ...
It is spread to humans through the bite of infected larval mites or chiggers. The study of 32,000 people in rural areas of Tamil Nadu, shows scrub typhus to be a leading yet under-recognised cause of ...
This is because IgE-mediated allergic reactions involve a chemical called histamine that causes blood vessels under the skin to dilate (widen) and release fluid into nearby tissues. There are also ...
It is spread to humans through the bite of infected larval mites or chiggers. The study of 32,000 people in rural areas of Tamil Nadu, shows scrub typhus to be a leading yet under-recognised cause ...
If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Darks spots and patches rank as one of the most common reasons that people who have darker skin tones see a dermatologist. The medical name for one cause of ...
Children are more likely to be the victim of dog bites and attacks because they're small, low to the ground and sometimes don't understand dog behavior. Dr. Wendy Pomerantz, co-director of the ...