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 over, only to find yourself with a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Background: The standard allergen series used in patch testing contains metals that most commonly cause allergic contact dermatitis, but testing with additional metal allergens is warranted for select ...

A few months ago, I got hit with what my dermatologist called a “pretty severe” allergic reaction: The lower half of my face was hot to the touch and as red as a stop sign. And if that wasn’t enough, ...

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 ...