Allergies are common in people, and they can often accompany animal contact, triggering symptoms such as itchy eyes and sneezing. But do allergies work the other way around? Can dogs and cats be ...

Hives are itchy red or white bumps that often stem from an allergic reaction. Some rashes are contagious, but hives are not spread from person to person. Corticosteroids and biologics can treat both ...

There’s nothing like a where-did-this-come-from type of skin rash to throw you for a loop. No idea what’s causing those raised, itchy bumps and splotches? That’s not entirely surprising. Skin rashes, ...

A growing number of allergists and public health officials nationwide are pushing to prove that the majority of people who believe they have a penicillin allergy are not, in fact, allergic to the ...

You may have managed to dodge the dreaded rashes often associated with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not allergic. While it’s true that a percentage ...

Dear Dr. Roach: About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m allergic to many antibiotics, which makes ...

Tick bites are being linked to an additional condition called alpha-gal syndrome, which causes a red meat allergy. New guidance reports some patients with alpha-gal syndrome may only exhibit GI ...

Cercarial dermatitis, or swimmer's itch, is caused by a parasite that lives in fresh and salt water. doublerighttwix/Tiktok Picture this: It’s a blistering hot day and there’s a glistening body of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m allergic to many antibiotics, which makes ...