The association between house dust mites (HDMs) and atopic dermatitis (AD) has long been a contested issue in both dermatology and allergy/immunology. As AD continues to burden millions of individuals ...

Is there a role for patch testing in atopic dermatitis? What is the best approach to treatment-resistant cases? —Ann M. Roberson, DO, Quincy, Ill. There are two scenarios to consider: First, many ...

A warning has been issued to people who suffer from itchy skin when wearing makeup, as it could actually be a sign of a condition that's often overlooked. One of the worst feelings is when you're ...

Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history. There are no laboratory tests that can confirm an atopic ...

Using a new skin care product without testing it first can potentially cause allergic contact dermatitis, an inflammatory skin condition in which the immune system overreacts to an ingredient in the ...

In our study, the patients with the best clinical outcomes were the ones who had strong or extreme reactions on patch testing. In contrast, only 2 of 4 patients with questionable or weak patch-test ...

The excitement of trying a new skincare product can quickly turn into disappointment when redness, itching, or irritation appears hours later. Whether it’s a promising eye cream, revolutionary serum, ...

Skip the rash and save your skin. It’s an all too common scenario: You’re excited to try your new skincare product, whether it’s an eye cream, serum, moisturizer, or body cream, and slather it all ...

Skin allergies are common and often frustrating to diagnose. But new technology could soon help change that. Dr. Alison Bruce, a dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic, is helping to develop an artificial ...

When comparing patients with skin of color with White patients, significantly different positivity rates were observed in Black, Asian, and Hispanic patients to 14, 5, and 4 of the top 30 most ...