Allergies to food are commonly dealt with by the avoidance of the allergy-causing food. When the allergen (the one that causes allergic reactions) has been recognized, the patient is then advised to eliminate it from his or her diet. This ... read more

We know that poison ivy can cause a nasty allergy reaction called “contact dermatitis”. People with eczema is especially vulnerable. Allergic reaction to poison ivy is not immediate, it can be delayed for a couple of hours or even a ... read more

Molds (or moulds, see spelling differences) include all species of microscopic fungi that grow in the form of multicellular filaments, called hyphae. In contrast, microscopic fungi that grow as single cells are called yeasts. Molds do not form a specific ... read more

During an eczema flare up, parents often perceived that food allergies are the source of their child’s eczema. However, there are numerous experts who find this belief to be untrue. Instead, these experts advise parents not to limit the diet ... read more