A Northwestern Engineering research team has revealed a new approach to conducting chemical reactions — one that doesn’t require direct contact with a catalyst. In typical catalytic reactions, the ...

Contact dermatitis, a common skin reaction, arises from irritants or allergens, causing redness and itching. Two types exist: irritant, from direct damage (80% of cases), and allergic, an immune ...

Parents are being encouraged to keep a close eye on their children's reactions when they eat, as these could be signs of an allergic reaction. The transition from milk to baby food and eventually ...

Background: Fragrances are an important cause of allergic contact dermatitis. We presume that the traditional fragrance mix (FM) detects 70 to 80% of fragrance-allergic patients. FM has an irritant ...

Poison ivy, fragrances, and medications are some common substances that can cause an allergic reaction rash. The rash may vary in size and severity, depending on its cause. A person can treat most ...

Many people react to contact allergens, but some patients develop rashes and itching much faster than others. Previously the scientists were unable to explain why, but now researchers have outlined an ...