common skin allergies

More and more people these days are falling prisoner to their extra sensitive skin, often having allergic reactions to an ever growing list of substances, man-made and natural.  It can be very difficult and frustrating when trying to find the right cosmetic product for your body, without the rejection.

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Below is a list of common non-infectious localised rashes that you or someone you know may experience during their lifetime.  It's important to understand your own body as well as understanding what you're putting on and in it. If you are prone to extra sensitive skin, if you have not already, we recommend consulting your doctor or dermatologist for skin testing and appropriate allergy type identification.

Seborrheic Dermatitis
The single most common rash, particularily affecting adults.  It presents a red, scaling eruption that primarily affects the scalp, forehead, brows, cheeks and external ears.

Atopic Dermatitis
Often referred to as Eczema, is a common occurence during childhood which produces red, itchy, weeping rashes on the inner aspects of the elbows and back of the knees as well as wrists, ankles, neck and cheeks.  It's also commonly witnessed on individuals suffering from asthma and hay fever.

Contact Dermatitis
A rash that is either brought on by contact with a certain chemical to which the individual is uniquely allergic or with a substance or material that irritates the skin directly.

Nappy (Diaper) Rash
Type of common contact dermatitis that occurs in infants who wear nappies (diapers) when faeces (feces) and urine are in contact with the skin for long or extended periods.

Stasis Dermatitis
An oozing or weeping dermatitis that generally occurs on the lower legs of an individual who suffers from chronic swelling due to poor circulation in their veins.

Psoriasis
A bumpy or lumpy scaling eruption, which generally doesn't weep or ooze, occuring mainly on the scalp, elbows or knees.  Identified by the silvery, white flaky skin that scales and falls away from the body.

Nummular Eczema
An oozy or weepy dermatitis that tends to occur as a circle shaped plaques during winter and is generally associated with dry skin.

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