Allergy articles Tag

Cosmetic allergy to the face or eyes: what to do?

What are the symptoms of allergy? After applying a beauty product to the skin or eyelids, one may experience a cosmetic allergy. On the skin, this allergy usually manifests as hives, with symptoms similar to those of a nettle burn: - a burning or itching sensation - The appearance of r ...

13
Oct
2022

Allergens in cosmetics in 5 questions

1- How to recognize an allergy to a cosmetic product? If you notice itching, redness or small pimples after applying a new cream to your skin, it is not necessarily an allergy but perhaps a simple irritation. Typically, allergy to a beauty product does not occur when the product is first applied ...

06
Oct
2022

Ragweed: the scourge of allergy sufferers

ions in sensitive individuals. This plant is very common in Rhône-Alpes and neighboring regions (Rhône corridor, Saône valley, Isère), where ragweed allergy affects 6 to 12% of the population from mid-August to October. In these regions, the plant is under constant surveillance and uprooting ca ...

26
Apr
2010

Eye diseases: what symptoms should alert you?

acute glaucoma, ophthalmic herpes or ophthalmic shingles. As a rule, it is not worrisome to have eye pain if both eyes are affected. It can be an allergy, dry eyes or an easily treated viral infection. On the other hand, there are three cases in which only one eye is affected and urgent consu ...

27
Feb
2023

Oligotherapy: for allergies, think of manganese!

What is the mechanism of allergies? An allergy can be defined as a dysfunction of the immune system that reacts disproportionately to harmless substances such as pollen, dust, or certain foods. The sudden and exaggerated reaction of our immune defenses to these allergens can trigger various sympto ...

13
Apr
2023

Thunderstorm asthma: beware of the risk of weather-related asthma attacks

r storm episodes. 5- What to do in the face of thunderstorm asthma risk? According to data from the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network, the allergy risk is high throughout France this week, except in some Breton departments and around the Mediterranean where the risk is moderate. Due to t ...

20
June
2024

Air travel: what are the prohibited items?

- liquid baby food, without restriction (they must sometimes be tasted at the checkpoint: bring resealable containers). - specific foods in case of allergy Caution: in the United States and Canada, bottles must not exceed 3 ounces, or 90 ml. They must be inserted into smaller sealed bags. Wha ...

28
June
2013

Christmas meal: beware of allergies!

allergies, the utmost caution is required. What are the problematic foods? People with allergies should avoid the food or foods that cause their allergy at all costs. The risk foods vary from person to person, but some products are known to be particularly allergenic. Here is a list of foods ...

19
Dec
2013

Cheese: 5 golden rules for composing a cheese board

ike camembert - a pressed cheese like beaufort - a blue-veined cheese like blue cheese or roquefort for example. Unless there is a known allergy to a type of milk, also consider varying the types of milk and offer cow's cheese but also goat's cheese and/or sheep's cheese. 4- Choose ...

23
Dec
2021

Covid-19: have we all become hypochondriacs?

for physical and mental health). 3- relax: you may not have caught the Covid-19 just because you have a runny nose... It may be a simple seasonal allergy or cold so there's no need to panic before you know the test result. Humor can help too, so let's conclude with a quote from Bernard Fonten ...

28
Feb
2022

Making a mosquito repellent candle: the easy way

essential oils in the atmosphere and thus to push back these biting insects which spoil our life every summer. Moreover, unless you suffer from an allergy to one of these essential oils, they are less harmful to your health and to the environment than the chemical repellents sold in the shops. ...

01
Aug
2022

Eczema problem: 5 mistakes to avoid

directly to the patches. This thermal shock would be an assault on your skin cells. It could worsen the dehydration of the epidermis and the risk of allergy. So, if you want to relieve itching with cold, consider wrapping the ice in a clean cloth and leave on the skin for up to 5 minutes. Ano ...

23
Aug
2022

Shortage of raw materials: beware, the composition of products may change

articularly vigilant and to check that the composition of the products they are used to buying has not changed. If you suffer from a food or other allergy, look carefully when shopping for the mentions near the list of ingredients and the use-by date. You can also consult the list of products ...

13
Sep
2022

Sporty Bobos: 5 Medicinal Plants for Athletes

sed before a sports session to warm up muscles, ligaments, and tendons and reduce the risk of injury. Warning: Wintergreen should not be used in case of allergy to aspirin, anticoagulant treatment or hemophilia as it thins the blood. 5- Italian Helichrysum or Immortelle to treat bruises. The last o ...

17
Apr
2023

Centella asiatica: a plant with exceptional anti-aging properties.

ality. What's more, this plant presents no danger and no contraindication. It can be used safely by pregnant women and young children. Only very rare cases of allergy have been reported. It is therefore recommended to test this product on the inner elbow before applying it to the face. 6- She posse ...

06
Nov
2023

Sephora Kids Trend: What Are the Risks for Children?

only danger of these beauty products unsuitable for the young. With continuous application of these cosmetics on their skin, children can develop an allergy to one of the active ingredients they contain. The risk of irritation and sensitization to an allergen increases with the application of mult ...

11
Apr
2024