The Skin Allergy Section

Ask the Dermatologist: Preventing Atopic Eczema

Q: My 8-year-old daughter gets eczema and finds breakouts during the school year most embarrassing (not to mention itchy). Any suggestions?

Bleach Bath for Eczema

A bit of bleach may be all that’s needed to clear up your child’s eczema, according to new research from the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.

Cold-Induced Hives

Hives triggered by cold caused me years of itching and embarrassment.
How I finally made peace with winter.

Heat, Sweat Allergy

If a workout brings on hives, it’s less likely the perspiration and more likely your own body heat that’s to blame.

Nickel Allergy-The Nasty Prickle

Through necklaces, fasteners, glasses and even bras, this lowly metal drives millions of North Americans into a frenzy of itching.