Question 1

what is the use of dermatop for?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: It's a cortisone cream/ointment. Mostly used for eczema/dermatitis.

Question 2

can i use dermatop for  face pimples while having a daily rexsol aha 10 peel ?

Accepted Answer

Acne Treatment: Dermatop is a topical steroid and should not be used for acne especially on the face as it can cause thinning of the skin. There are very good prescription medications for acne like ziana or epiduo.

Question 3

will dermatop cream work on hypertrophic scars after scar revision surgery?

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It can: This has to be monitored because there are other meds that may need to be used.

Question 4

what could cause allergies all year long?

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All year long.: Most commonly dust mites and molds and pets. In rare cases, what you work around.

Question 5

what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

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Indoor allergens: There is little that pollinates in the winter. If you are in the south you may experience mountain cedar pollinating then, but in the north there isn't really anything. So allergies in the winter tend to be caused by indoor allergens (pets, etc), or are not allergies but upper respiratory infections, or irritant responses to pollution, response to cold/dry air, etc.

Question 6

i am having allergy symptoms in my house. what may cause these outbreaks?

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Indoor allergies: Common indoor allergens include dust mite and animal dander.  Other less common indoor allergens are mold, cockroach, other pets (birds, rodents), and feathers (pillows, comforters).   During tree, grass or weed pollen season, pollen may blow through screens or open doors or windows, making it seem like indoor allergens.  An allergist can perform skin tests for these and have an answer in 20 min.

Question 7

what can cause crab allergies?

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Depends: Crab allergy is a shellfish allergy and can develop at any time during adulthood.  Why some adults can consume crabs their entire life without any problems and others can go on to develop symptoms is unknown.  Shellfish allergy is a common adult allergen and symptoms can vary from one accidental exposure to the next so avoidance once symptoms develop is the best way to manage.

Question 8

why do allergies cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: Allergies can interfere with normal nasal and ear function which then causes a problem with a structure known as semicircular canals.  These are part of the ear and help tell your brain where your head is located.

Question 9

what causes pet allergy development?

Accepted Answer

Pet allergy: If you have an allergic predisposition, you can develop an allergy to almost anything, including pet dander with continued exposure. An allergist can help you by desensitizing you to pets and other allergens, see one for long term relief.

Question 10

could eggplants possibly cause allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: People can have adverse reactions to ingesting eggplant, possibly due to the pharmacologic action of histamine and other non-protein components, rather than to specific protein allergen. The prevalence of ige-mediated eggplant allergy is estimated at 0.8%, with higher rates of sensitization in females and more common in india.

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