Help me. I think I'm allergic to my girlfriend.... [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie on Dec 11, 2007 - 25 answers

My wife has fairly severe contact dermatitis on her face. She has tried several different types of "hypoallergenic" brands of makeup, including Almay and Neutrogena, but they all give her hives. Are any made-up MeFites familiar with brands/lines that will not cause her allergies to flare up? [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on Mar 23, 2007 - 32 answers

Please help me with my itchy and painful skin after a shower - it's driving me crazy!! [more inside]
posted by schmoo on Sep 28, 2006 - 28 answers

Where can I find allergy skin-test needles to prick my skin? [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Jan 17, 2006 - 8 answers

I had a very bad allergy incident two months ago--and now I've become sensitive to products that I'd never had problems with before. I haven't found a replacement for my skincare products that I can tolerate and that does the job. [more inside]
posted by divka on Nov 28, 2005 - 7 answers

After hearing that the prescription that I've been using to treat my eczema has been linked to cancer, I have been looking into some body-friendly preventatives or treatments. I keep finding articles that suggest either probiotics or GLA (omega-6?). What are these, and has anyone used them? [more inside]
posted by sarahmelah on May 12, 2005 - 11 answers