1. Home
  2. Questions
popular topics

Popular Topics

Have a Question?
Ask a Doctor Online for Free

ASK NOW

Can sunscreen cause a skin allergy?

I have extremely sensitive skin. I have recently started using a new sunscreen lotion with spf 50, but my skin feels very itchy. Could it be a skin allergy caused by the sunscreen?...
6 Answers

I was recently around peanut butter and I have an allergy. Can I still have a reaction?

My friend was eating a peanut butter jelly sandwich around me. Normally I would be fine, but this time, I almost felt my throat begin to close. I immediately left the room and...
1 Answer

I have severe allergy to eggplant. Can it ever be cured?

I have a severe allergy to eggplant that causes my hands to itch and even peel. I stay away from it as much as I can, but I was wondering if this allergy would ever reduce?
2 Answers

What are the possible triggers of eczema?

My son who is 4 years old suffers from eczema, which is triggered when he is exposed to certain conditions. But, we aren't sure what these conditions really are. How is eczema...
2 Answers

My skin starts to itch in the sun. Is it some allergy?

Lately, every time I step in the sun, my skin starts to feel itchy. I'm not sure of what this could really be. It's not severe enough to cause alarm, but I notice it. Could...
1 Answer

How is poison oak allergy treated?

I've heard recently that a reaction to poison oak can really be severe. I'm going on a hiking trip later in the week, and I know that there are areas with poison oak. In case...
2 Answers

My daughter is lactose intolerant. When should we start with enzymes if at all?

My daughter is 10 years old and has been lactose intolerant since birth. At what age can I start giving her lactase enzymes to manage this allergy? What else should I do for...
1 Answer

Is there any way at all to get rid of allergies forever?

I've had seasonal allergies my whole life. They are really bad every year, some years worse than others. Is there anything at all I can do to get rid of them forever?
3 Answers

Can ayurvedic medicines help my son build his immunity?

Do you recommend any specific ayurvedic medicines that I can give my son to build his immunity?
2 Answers

Is lactose intolerance treatable?

My son is 12 years old and has been suffering from lactose intolerance since birth. Is it a problem for life or can it ever be treated?
3 Answers

Is there any permanent cure for allergic rhinitis?

My son is 15 years old and has been on various forms of treatment for allergic rhinitis. After trying different forms of treatment, I would like to know if there is any permanent...
3 Answers

Can dog hair cause allergy for my toddler?

I have a son who is 3 years old. We are planning to get a dog but I am worried if the dog hair could cause an allergic reaction for my toddler. Can allergy testing be done on...
5 Answers

Is it true that kids born out of a C-section have poor immunity?

I am 8 months pregnant and I am scheduled for a C-section delivery. Is it true that kids born out C-section have poor immunity levels?
3 Answers

I have a strange swelling around my face. Could it be an allergy or an insect bite?

I woke up this morning and I am noticing this strange swelling on my face. My cheekbones also hurt a little bit as well. Could this be due to an allergy or an insect bite?
2 Answers

Allergy

My allergy to milk has all of a sudden gotten worse, I'm in my 30's now, as a kid I used to just get hives and take Benedryl and be fine but all of a sudden I have started to get...
12 Answers

I feel dizzy after thyronorm. Is it normal or will the dosage have to be altered?

I am on thyronorm 50 mg for my increased thyroid level. However after having it I feel very dizzy. Will the medicine have to be altered?
2 Answers

What are the best ways to deal with asthma in a child?

My son is 8 years old and has been suffering from asthma. It's worse particularly during the fall and the winter season and it makes it very difficult to handle frequent asthma...
3 Answers

What is the safe dose of cetrizine for kids around 5 years of age?

My son is 5 years old and every time we travel he gets an allergy that makes him sneeze and cough with sneezing. What is the safe dose amount of cetrizine that I can give him?...
5 Answers

Why am I having issues with my breathing around paint?

Yesterday, I suddenly felt breathless and started feeling dizzy because of the recent paint job at my friend's place. Why did this happen? Is this common or could I be allergic?...
1 Answer

My face feels itchy. Could this be because of a food allergy?

Lately, my face has been quite itchy, over the past 2 days. It's not too serious, but I have felt this before when I've eaten certain types of foods, particularly those that are...
3 Answers

Questions by Specialty

Search