Question 1

what is the definition or description of: zinc oxide allergy?

Accepted Answer

Never seen one: Zn oxide is rather inert and thus if you develop a contact skin allergy to it, it is most likely from other ingredients in the preparation or from having a photosensitive skin condition.

Question 2

does desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) (zinc oxide) treat a ppd allergy?

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No: Zinc oxide is a topical cream used for barrier protection ie. Diaper rash: desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) creates a barrier for the skin against contact with feces/urine to prevent irritation). A PPD allergy is a systemic reaction after being exposed to the injection your immune system develops a response that a topical cream like zinc oxide will not be useful

Question 3

itchy(under arms) 3weeks, how long does arithromycin reaction take to go away? tried allergy pills, creams(hydrocortisone, zinc oxide creams).what now?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear: Erythromycin or azithromycin? Either one should be out of system by 3 weeks. Itching may be due to deodorant/antiperspirant irritation after shaving. Try change in deodorant/antiperspirant (one without aluminum). If still not resolved, see dermatologist.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a serious medication allergy?

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Various: A medication allergy may cause severe symptoms such as rash or hives, swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, or death.

Question 5

what is the difference in symptoms bteween a cold and allergies?

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Keeps coming back: They are similar! Itchy nose, sneezing, nasal congeston, running nose, coughing, sinus pain/fullness, post nasal drip. No fever with allergies, though. And most with allergies don't 'feel sick'; but they do feel tired, fatigued, wiped out. Why? Because allergies, like colds, tigger immune responses that sap energy.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of a dairy allergy?

Accepted Answer

Dairy allergy: You mean cows milk allergy.In neonatal period when cow based formula is used the babies can present with milk protein allrgy, it presents with bloody stools.Beyond newborn dairy allergy can cause rash and itcing, and some people can not tolerate milkdue to lactose intolerance which is really not allergy, but their inability to digest lactose as the have deficiency of enzyme lactase.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of a shrimp allergy?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Allergy to shrimp, or any food, is usually characterized by significant symptoms within 30-90 minutes of eating the food--these symptoms may include hives, swelling of the lips/tongue, shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, vomiting or diarrhea.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of a caffeine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not "allergy": Caffeine acts more like a chemical and not l ike an allergen, it does not cause immune reactions, but as a chemical has numerous effects on the cardiac and nervous systems such as jitteriness, nervousness, increased intestinal motility, and so on.

Question 9

what are symptoms of food allergies in a child?

Accepted Answer

Eczema, anaphylaxis: Food allergies in children can be associated with eczema, or anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can manifest as hives, throat swelling or trouble breathing.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of food allergies for a baby?

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Skin, breathing, gut: Skin - eczema, hives.
Respiratory - nasal congestion, cough, wheezing, coughing up blood.
Gastrointestinal - swollen tongue or lips, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, diarrhea, bright red blood in stool.
Cardiovascular - rapid heart rate, pallor, shock. 
No one baby has all of these symptoms.

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