Skin Allergies Information & Resources

1. Patch testing for skin allergies

Patch testing is a way of identifying whether a substance that comes in contact with the skin is causing inflammation of the skin (contact dermatitis).

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/examinations/patchtesting.htm

2. Skin Allergies: Health Topics: UI Health Care

Skin allergies are reactions caused by substances that come in contact with the skin. Contact dermatitis, eczema, and hives are types of skin allergies.

http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/allergies/alle4157.html

3. Rashes and Skin Allergies

Those with atopic dermatitis often have non-skin allergies (like hay fever and asthma) but their rashes aren’t caused by skin allergies.

http://quickcare.org/skin/rashes.html

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