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Learn More about Allergic Reactions to Amoxicillin

When suffering from a bad cold or infection or a bruise, doctors usually prescribe antibiotics so that the wound or cold heals faster. There are different types and classes of antibiotics used specifically to cure different ailments and wounds. One of these antibiotics is amoxicillin which belongs to the class of antibiotics called penicillin. Other [...]

Caustic Chemicals and Second Degree Burns

Chemical induced second degree burns occur when the skin is exposed to a caustic substance. The chemical could be either acidic or alkaline in nature. Corrosive chemicals often cause second degree burns. Depending on the chemical that made contact with the skin, the symptoms may vary, but generally there might be itching or burning sensations. [...]

Why Some People Suffer from Allergic Reactions to the Sun

Photodermatosis is a form of skin reaction to the sun that is not connected with sunscreens and other external factors. People who suffer from photodermatosis tend to develop skin rashes on exposure to the sun where polymorphous light eruption is the most common form of photodermatosis.
Polymorphous light eruption may be induced by the abnormal [...]

Some Facts about Allergic Reactions to Niacin

Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid that occurs naturally in animals and plants. It is taken as a vitamin supplement by adding to food. Niacin is also present in small amounts in many vitamins and nutritional supplements. Niacin is used to treat and prevent niacin deficiencies and pellagra. When taken in large doses, it [...]

Some Facts on Allergic Reactions to Condoms

It is very much possible and common for some people to develop skin irritation or allergic reactions to natural rubber condoms. The cause for these allergic reactions to condoms is usually the chemicals used for vulcanizing the rubber or from the proteins that are found in natural rubber latex, which is derived from plant material. [...]

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