Ohio State University Medical Center has just opened a new treatment center, The Contact and Occupational Dermatitis Center, which will use investigative techniques, combined with medical knowledge to combat skin rashes. The Center will focus on treating very persistent [tag-tec]skin rashes[/tag-tec] which have no clear origin.
The Center will focus on those patients who are experiencing redness, itching, and scaling of the skin, which seems to persist despite various lifestyle changes. Patients at the Clinic will be tested for more than 300 substances to determine which is causing the itch.
If you live near Ohio or just want to walk in- you can’t. You have to be referred by your [tag-tec]allergist[/tag-tec] or dermatologist after the standard 24-substance test has failed to determine the cause of your rash.
For most people, these types of persistent skin rashes are usually caused by chemicals used in processing. Among the culprits might be natural or synthetic dyes, used to color clothes or household items, as well as chemicals designed to make clothes stain-resistant, shrink-resistant, or wrinkle-resistant. People can also be allergic to fragrances, lathering agents in soaps and cleansers, and preservatives. Another source of skin irritation could be compounds like latex, rubber, and even glue from the soles of your shoes.
Patients at the clinic will be asked a very lengthy set of questions designed to elicit information about their medical history, history of rashes, medical conditions, employment, hobbies, family life, clothing, shoes, diet, travel history and use of personal care products.
Samples of known [tag-tec]skin irritants[/tag-tec] are placed on small metal disks and taped to the patient’s back for two days. After this, the disks are removed, and the patient’s back is examined two days later to see whether rashes have developed. Your back must stay dry for the entire treatment cycle.
The Center will focus on what are called atypical rashes, meaning they don’t correspond to any of the standard 24 substances which dermatologists normally test for.
With their methods, hopefully skin rashes will become a thing of the past.
To calm your skin rash in the meantime, consider Amerigel Care Lotion:
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