Chronic Eczema Flare-Ups: When to Suspect an Underlying Infection
Chronic eczema flare-ups: when sudden worsening signals a bacterial, viral or fungal infection — plus the inflammatory blood markers that help confirm it.
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Articles and guides on allergy blood testing in the UK.
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: What Causes Hives for More Than 6 Weeks?
Chronic spontaneous urticaria: what causes hives lasting more than 6 weeks — autoimmune triggers, the histamine-release blood test and where IgE testing fits.
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Essential Oil Dermatitis: Why Natural Ingredients Cause Rashes
Essential oil dermatitis: why concentrated 'natural' plant compounds cause contact rashes, common offenders (lavender, tea tree, citrus) and what testing helps.
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Why Does My Skin Itch After Swimming in Chlorine?
Why does my skin itch after swimming in chlorine? How chlorinated pool water disrupts the skin barrier — irritant vs true allergic reactions explained.
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Contact Dermatitis Face Care: How to Soothe Broken Skin Safely
Contact dermatitis face care: how to soothe broken, inflamed facial skin safely with barrier creams and gentle routines while avoiding the underlying allergen.
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Feather Allergy: Can Duvets and Pillows Trigger Symptoms?
Feather allergy: how down duvets and feather pillows trigger sneezing, nasal congestion and skin symptoms — and the IgE blood tests that confirm sensitivity.
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High Pollen Count Eye Swelling: Fast Clinical Relief
High pollen count eye swelling: clinical relief options for allergic conjunctivitis during peak pollen season — antihistamine drops, steroids and IgE testing.
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Preservatives in Skincare: Understanding Methylisothiazolinone Sensitivity
Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) sensitivity: why this skincare preservative is a common contact allergen, where it hides on labels, and how patch testing confirms it.
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Reactions to Mineral Sunscreens: Can They Cause Skin Sensitivity?
Reactions to mineral sunscreens: why zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can still cause skin sensitivity, and how to identify the true offending ingredient.
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