In a press release from TUM on April 17, study author Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann said: “A big advantage of allergy diagnostics with a nas

Fragrances were the most common potential allergens found in the expensive moisturizers—found in 88%—and of all of the allergen types, were

Wikimedia Commons by Amitprabhakar During the 26th European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) congress in Geneva in September, dermatologists called for an extended ban of the biocide methylisothiazolinone (MI). MI belongs to the group of isothiazolinones, which prevents the formation of microorganisms and is cytotoxic. In 2012, two multicentre studies, comprising 8,680 and 7,874 patients in Belgium and France respectively, showed the rise in contact allergy caused

A new study looking at the 100 best-selling full-body moisturizing products has found that many make inaccurate claims of hypoallergenicity. Also, those products identified as ‘dermatologist-recommended’ tend to have elevated prices. Both factors can contribute to patients with skin conditions having difficulty finding affordable, non-irritating products. Published online ahead of print in JAMA Dermatology (Sept. 6, 2017), the study examined the ingredients and performance of