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 ...

Individuals on immunosuppressants should discontinue them prior to patch testing, if at all possible, to avoid tarnishing the test results, according to updated guidelines from the North American ...

Allergies are common and can be triggered by anything from certain foods and chemicals to dust or pet dander. While some people discover their allergies only after an unexpected reaction, deliberately ...

Coconut oil is a versatile oil with moisturizing and antibacterial properties. It may help improve your scalp's health and appearance by treating dry skin.

Patch testing is currently used in clinical practice as the most important investigative and diagnostic method available for studying delayed contact hypersensitivity. It constitutes – together with a ...

Melanoma testing could one day be done at home with a skin patch and test strip with two lines, similar to COVID-19 home tests, according to University of Michigan researchers. Subscribe to our ...