A dry, irritated nose is normally a sign of an oncoming cold or allergies to airborne irritants. The skin can become red and swollen due to excessive scratching or nose blowing. In some cases, the skin may crack and bleed, if the irritation is...
A runny nose and sneezing are symptoms common to a cold or an allergic reaction, so it may be easy to mistake one for the other, but colds and allergies are completely different conditions. A cold is a viral infection, usually caused by one of the...
Teething can cause many painful symptoms for your child. The second set of teeth can be especially painful. Although a direct correlation has not been established between teething and fever, many parents have noticed that their child has a fever...
Seasonal allergy symptoms that are triggered by environmental pollen can affect the entire respiratory system and cause additional health problems, such as headaches. The seasons in which allergic reactions occur provide clues to their allergens....
An ingrown nostril hair occurs when nose hair is trimmed or tweezed. An ingrown nostril hair that grows curves back into the skin after being trimmed. This is considered an extrafollicular penetration, the Mayo Clinic says. An ingrown nostril hair...
Pressure headaches are the most common types of headaches. They can occur when something such as mucus, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid buildup and causes increasing pressure. A growing tumor in the brain can also cause such headaches. Migraines,...
Red, swollen eyes are not an uncommon sight in children. Pink eye and other eye infections tend to run rampant through elementary schools during the winter. When tear ducts, the channels that allow your tears to drain through your nose, become...
Strawberry allergies are common. According to 2007 information on StrawberryWeb.com, there are various types of allergies related to red strawberries, but none to white strawberries. As such, breeders at Lund University in Sweden are working to...
Red noses have many causes, from inebriation to embarrassment. Diseases that dilate blood vessels cause a reddened nose, along with smoking, excess sun exposure and, in some people, eating spicy foods. Both serious illnesses and minor, temporary...
Spring allergies fall into the family of seasonal allergies, sometimes referrred to as hay fever. Many allergies are the result of a sensitivity to pollen, which is released from plants and trees at specific times of the year. To narrow down the...
Some people experience headache as a symptom of an allergic reaction. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) points out that allergies do not cause most headaches, but in cases where headache symptoms occur during an...
The skin serves as an outer protective covering that regulates temperature and sensation. Sometimes, the skin can develop rashes, infections, sores, blisters and cuts. These manifestations may be itchy and even painful. A number of skin disorders...
Facial flushing, also known as prerosacea, is one of the first signs of rosacea. This flushing, which comes and goes, results from dilation of the blood vessels. Frequently, alcohol consumption, stress, certain foods, extreme temperatures and...
Rosacea is a common, chronic skin disorder. Many people don't know they have rosacea. However, a condition known as rhinophyma can result from advanced stages of rosacea, and the nose can actually grow larger. The nose will be red and appear...
The University of Iowa Health Care defines an allergy as a reaction of the body's immune system to a substance that is not normal. The cause of these reactions is not known, however it is believed to be due to malfunctioning immune system. A...
Steroid creams, also known as topical corticosteroids, are one of the most useful and oldest treatments for dermatological conditions. Although a variety of topical steroid are available, they differ in formulation and potency, explains the...
Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum, parvovirus B19 or slapped-cheek disease, is a common illness amongst children, striking in the late winter or early spring. The early symptoms of fifth disease can be hard to distinguish from a...
Rosacea is a skin condition that usually manifests in fair-skinned people, but women of all skin types are commonly affected. Rosacea may cause acne and skin redness, itchy eyes, swollen nose and thick skin on various parts of the face. If you...
Patanol is the brand name for olopatadine, a prescription drug used to treat allergy eye conditions such as seasonal allergic conjuctivitis characterized by itching and inflammation. It works by reducing histamine levels in the body. Patanol is...
Rosacea is a skin condition that generally occurs on the face and is ongoing. It is characterized by on and off redness. If rosacea is not treated, you might experience a swollen nose, bumps, pimples and irritation in the eyes. Rosacea cannot be...
According to the National Rosacea Society, rosacea is chronic flareup of the facial skin, affecting more than 14 million people in the United States. It is characterized by redness, visible blood vessels, bumps and pimples, and a swollen bumpy...
