Posted by Linda Robison in Allergies
on Aug 5th, 2009 | Comments Off
by Linda Robison
Body rashes and hives are common. Itchy rashes can appear for several reasons like contact with an allergen, or a reaction from medication or an infection. Skin rash hives can also appear in people who are nervous or are stressed out – this is sometimes referred to as a stress rash.
When an itchy rash or red bumpy rash appears in the armpit or any area where there is hair growth, it is called hidradenitis suppurativia, or simply known as an inflammation of the sweat glands. An itchy groin rash, underarm rash, or rash on the face is not only annoying, but embarrassing as...
Posted by Mike Holder in Allergies
on Aug 5th, 2009 | Comments Off
by Mike Holder
There are six basic issues to know when it comes to mold or mildew smells. First, if you detect the musty smell in your house (which most recognize as mold or mildew, even though mildew occurs most typically on living plants not inside a home), you most assuredly will find mold somewhere in the building. Second, there are some molds which give off no smells at all so never rely on smell alone to tell you whether or not mold exists in your home. Third, even though it has been deliberated whether the gases (or smell) released by mold is dangerous we do know that the presence of these gases...
Posted by Mike Holder in Allergies
on Aug 4th, 2009 | Comments Off
by Mike Holder
There are a few basic things you should know about mold and mildew odor. One, should you smell that musty odor which most people correctly identify as mold or mildew then there is most likely mold in the building. Typically it is not mildew if inside a home as mildew only grows on living plants. Two, never rely on your nose alone since some problem mold may not have a smell. Three, although some debate whether mold smells are dangerous we do know that they do indicate a problem. Four, if mold exists in your home you must find, remove and correct its cause. Five, costly mold inspections...
Posted by Moses Wright in Allergies
on Aug 3rd, 2009 | Comments Off
by Moses Wright
Vulvar dermatitis is a common feminine health problem. The vulva is the external parts of female genitals.
The most common symptom of vulvar dermatitis is itching. Scratching the vulva can cause broken skin which can cause stinging, burning, or pain during sex and urination.
Many types of dermatitis can be attributed to irritation caused by a skin reaction to a substance. Vulvar dermatitis is not different from other forms of dermatitis in this manner. Vulvar dermatitis is sometimes called irritant dermatitis.
Typical causes of vulvar dermatitis include skin irritation due to soaps,...
Posted by Mike Holder in Allergies
on Aug 3rd, 2009 | Comments Off
by Mike Holder
Here are a few of the basic guidelines when discussing the odor of mold and mildew. 1) Many can identify the musty smell of mold. Some may call it a mildew smell but mildew typically is found on living plants so if the smell is inside of a house then it is most likely caused by mold. 2) Remember not all mold gives off an odor, some are odorless so never depend on your sense of smell as the only indicator that mold exists. 3) Note that the smell of mold almost always indicates that there is a mold problem somewhere. 4) Mold can spread quite quickly cause not only damages to your home but...