Hollywood Dermatology

Hollywood

Tel: 954•961•1200
Fax: 954•963•0378
Email: hollywood@hollywooddermatology.com

3850 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 201 & 301
Hollywood Fl 33021

Miramar

Tel: 954•843•9443
Fax: 954•843•9444
Email: miramar@hollywooddermatology.com

12600 Pembroke Rd Suite 310
Miramar Fl 33027

Pembroke Pines

Tel: 954•433•0455
Fax: 954•443•8771
Email: pembroke@hollywooddermatology.com

601 N. Flamingo Road
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Clinical Dermatalogy - Skin Allergies

Skin Allergies

What Are the Skin Allergies?
Skin allergies are reactions caused by substances that come in contact with the skin. Contact dermatitis, eczema, and hives are types of skin allergies. Contact dermatitis develops when the skin comes in contact with something a person is allergic to. A reaction may cause redness and swelling, burning, stinging, itching, or blisters. Most of the reactions caused by skin products occur on the face, hands, and body.

What Causes Skin Allergies?
Products that often cause problems include:

Hair dyes and permanent solutions
metals, such as nickel
fragrances in perfumes
preservatives and household products
latex (rubber)
bath powders
poisonous plants, such as poison ivy

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