A serum IgE test, allergen-specific IgE test, RAST test, or skin prick test can help answer a specific clinical question. A positive allergy test does not automatically prove that an allergen causes eczema, urticaria, or another skin problem. Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili is a UK-trained dermatologist and board-certified dermatopathologist. He evaluates complex skin disease and […]
Most rashes, pigmentation changes, infections and hair problems begin and end in the skin. Occasionally, however, skin signs of internal disease can provide an important clue to changes involving blood sugar, hormones, blood fats, nutrition or other organs. Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili is a UK-trained dermatologist and board-certified dermatopathologist. This combination of clinical dermatology and […]
Contact Dermatitis is an extremely common problem, caused by an allergic reaction to various substances coming in contact with the skin. An itchy, flaky skin rash is the commonest symptom. Common forms of contact dermatitis include Hand Eczema, Eyelid Dermatitis or Facial Dermatitis. People with a history of childhood eczema/asthma/ hay fever are particularly prone […]
Although keratosis pilaris (KP)- commonly known as Chicken Skin- is a harmless condition, everyone who is afflicted with it wants to get rid of it as soon as possible to restore smooth, normal-looking skin. Chicken skin results from the buildup of protein that causes an acne-like bump to form when it clogs the skin’s hair […]
Shiitake Mushrooms are commonly eaten in Asia. With the easternization of the west in recent years, these have become common place in restaurants in Europe and America too. Though considered a delicacy, undercooked Shiitake mushrooms are poison and should be avoided as the cause a dramatic itchy skin rash referred to as Shiitake Dermatitis. The […]
Blisters on the hands and feet are extremely common. I receive at least one request for a dermatology consultation everyday for advice regarding skin blisters. Friction and trauma obviously play an important role. However, the commonest reason for people seeking an online dermatologist consultation is a type of eczema called pompholyx eczema. This is usually related […]
You don’t have to wait for your annual physician check-up to find a problem. There are plenty of easy detection methods you can use year-round to catch potential issues at their beginnings. Here are six signs that you may need to schedule yourself a little earlier than planned to see your doctor. Flaky Patches […]
Dermatitis Herpetiformis is an autoimmune skin disease, related to coeliac disease. Both diseases are exacerbated by gluten containing foods. Gluten is a protein present in a number of foods and is generally very safe. However between 1 in 400 to 1 in 10000 people can be allergic to gluten, producing bowel symptoms (coeliac disease) and/or a blistering […]
The authors below have given an excellent summary of what is called Cutaneous Recall Phenomenon. This is usually seen in cancer patients treated initially with radiotherapy. Subsequent treatment with chemotherapy then produces a inflammatory skin rash, only on the part of the skin exposed to Radiotherapy. This is quite an interesting and intriguing phenomenon, believed to be […]
Urticaria, commonly unknown as hives, most often is an acute immune reaction to either foods/ drugs or infections. However, in some cases the disease can be chronic. Luckily, in most cases, the condition responds well to a combination of anti-histamines. However in some cases one has to resort to alternative therapies like phototherapy. There are […]
