contact dermatitis Tag

30 Sep

Posted at 12:50h in Dermatology, Sleep Disorders

Mouth Taping Safety Notice: Mouth taping is not an established medical treatment for snoring, sleep apnea, or any other condition, and evidence for its benefits is limited. Do not use mouth tape if you cannot breathe comfortably through your nose, including during a cold, sinus infection, or allergy flare, or if you have a deviated septum or other nasal obstruction. Do not use mouth tape if you have known or suspected obstructive sleep apnea, lung or heart disease, a seizure disorder, or are prone to nausea or vomiting during the night. Do not use mouth tape after drinking alcohol or taking sedatives or sleep medications, and do not use it on children. Use only tape designed for facial skin, and remove it immediately if you feel short of breath, anxious, or uncomfortable. Stop use and contact a healthcare provider if you develop swelling, blistering, persistent itching, or a spreading rash. Talk with your physician or a sleep specialist before starting mouth taping, especially if you snore loudly, wake up gasping, or feel unrested after sleep.

Mouth taping has become increasingly popular among people looking to encourage nasal breathing during sleep. The concept is simple: a small piece of tape is placed over the lips before bed to discourage mouth breathing. While some people find the practice comfortable, those with sensitive skin may experience redness, dryness, or irritation from the adhesive.

Anyone considering mouth taping should think carefully about the material and adhesive being used, especially if their skin tends to react to bandages, medical tape, skincare products, or other adhesives. Choosing the best mouth tape for sensitive skin generally means looking for products designed to minimize irritation while still staying comfortably in place throughout the night.

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14 Jan

Posted at 19:00h in Allergies, Author Interviews, Dermatology
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Karan Lal, DO, Marketing Committee Member for the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatologist at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Lal discusses the recent study of a procedure to remove black dye from henna tattoos. MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: Para‐phenylenediamine, a dye frequently added to henna tattoos to create the black color, is a potent contact allergen. Severe contact dermatitis may arise within days even after the first application. Our objective was to develop a method for rapid and complete removal of para‐phenylenediamine‐containing black henna tattoos from the skin, an important problem many physicians are confronted with, but for which no simple method exists. 

17 Nov

Posted at 11:30h in Allergies, Author Interviews, Dermatology
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Yashu Dhamija MD Dr. Thomas Schmidlin, MD Cleveland Clinic Akron General  MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: We are seeing an increased use of face masks in the COVID-19 pandemic and while that is encouraged and necessary to limit the spread of disease in the general publication, it can mean challenges for some individuals. Patients with known sensitizations to allergens contained in face masks may experience rash or irritation with commonly used face coverings. It is also possible for patients without a history of contact dermatitis to become sensitized to allergens after wearing facial coverings more regularly, thus leading to new cases of contact dermatitis (CD) in individuals with no known prior history of contact dermatitis.