What is contact dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a reaction that occurs when something touches your skin and triggers a rash. The rash may appear right away or it could take some time to develop.

Recent animal studies show success in the treatment of ICD with topically applied peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-a agonists (such as clofibrate or linoleic acid). [71] If the irritation is ...

Ah, summer. Lots of us look forward to spending time outdoors when the weather is nice and the sunlight stretches well into the evening. But all that time outdoors can put you at risk for a bevy of ...

There are more than 10 common skin diseases seen in adults, such as acne, atopic dermatitis (eczema), cold sores, hives, and psoriasis. It can be difficult to identify these skin problems by images ...

From poison ivy and nickel to shampoo and fragrances, thousands of substances could cause this common skin condition. “There are two main types — allergic or irritant (dermatitis),” said Dr. Allison ...

Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) from plants is a very common phenomenon as potentially irritant plants and plant products are commonly found in the everyday environment, including the home, garden, ...