Dermatologists and jewelry professionals explain why some rings suddenly cause redness and itching. Reviewed by Sandy Ip If you've developed red, bumpy, itchy skin under your engagement ring or ...

Is your jewelry causing you an allergic reaction? April 8, 2009— -- If you think you aren't allergic to anything, try rubbing poison ivy on your bare skin. While 99 percent of people will suffer ...

In today’s gadget-obsessed society, Blackberrys and flip phones are often derided as being clunky and old-fashioned, thanks to their push-button keypads, low-resolution screens, and stop-and-go web ...

Hand conditions may be a sign of an underlying disease. Red hands can be a symptom of liver disease or endocrine diseases, while finger clubbing may indicate underlying heart or lung conditions.

Disulfiram (Antabuse, Wyeth-Ayerst, Philadelphia, PA) is a nonconventional pharmacologic agent used in therapy for nickel contact dermatitis. It is a chelating agent for metals such as nickel and ...

Puzzled by a rash on a patient’s face? Maybe she’s allergic to the nickel in her cell phone. “Mobile-phone dermatitis is worth bearing in mind any time you see a patient with a rash on the cheek or ...

Millions of people in our country suffer from a nickel allergy, including eleven million children. Data also suggests that rates of nickel allergy are on the rise. Dr. Alicia Arnold sat down with ...