Allergy shots, formally called immunotherapy, are regular (e.g., weekly or monthly) injections under the skin. Allergy shots introduce a very small amount of an irritating substance (an allergen, such as tree pollen) to the body of a person with...
Lip swelling after eating acidic foods is a sign of an allergic reaction. All adverse reactions you experience need to be reported to your doctor for assessment. In some cases, lip swelling may be a sign of a severe allergic reaction that could...
Seminal plasma protein allergy -- also called seminal plasma hypersensitivity -- is a rare condition in which a person develops an allergic reaction following exposure to a man's sperm or ejaculate. Consult your medical provider if you have any...
Reacting to Semen: An Intimate Allergy By: Christine Haran When it comes to relationships, we've all reacted badly to our partner at some point or another. But some people are actually allergic to their partners—to their partner's...
Nystatin is an antifungal medication that can be used to treat a variety of conditions. If applied to the skin as a topical cream it can combat fungal or yeast infections. It can also be taken orally to fight fungal infections in the mouth,...