Allergy Treatment

What is a skin allergy? A skin allergy is a reaction caused by a substance that comes in contact with the skin, thus a skin allergy. Some types of contact skin allergies are dermatitis, eczema and hives.

Many people may not realize that dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from allergy at any one time, with flea allergy dermatitis being the most common form of allergy in dogs. Other types include atopic dermatitis, inhalant […]

Above all other pets, more people have been proven to be allergic to cats. Cats carry a certain type of protein called, Fel d 1. This protein is found in the cat’s skin or in their saliva. If an individual has sensitivity to this type of protein, they exhibit symptoms of a typical cat […]

An allergy is the body’s abnormal reaction to a perfectly normal substance. This “normal” substance could be just about anything - a type of food, dust, pollen, or animal hair. Allergy treatment first begins with identifying the cause of the allergic reaction and then taking measures to avoid the source. This is easier said […]

Millions of people suffer from allergies each year. When certain materials come into contact with a person suffering from a specific allergy, their immune system mistakenly believes the material to be harmful. In response, the body will then produce histamine and other chemicals as a form of protection. Due to the presence of these […]