Rash Identification

Allergic to Penicillin?

Allergy Chicago,Penicillin Allergy,Rash Identification

I was on a trip in Disney World 8 days after my 5-year-old son had started on Amoxicillin for Strep throat.  I thought to myself, “We are not contagious, and he was feeling great, so let’s enjoy our scheduled trip”!  On the last day, he woke up covered in a rash. As the minutes (which…

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What is a Cold Rash? Cold Urticaria Explained

Allergist Chicago,Cold Urticaria

According to Cleveland Clinic, Cold Urticaria is a rare condition that causes an allergic reaction to cold temperatures. It usually appears as a rash or hives after you are exposed to cold air, water, food or drink and it is not contagious. What does Cold Urticaria look like? Symptoms can be mild to severe and…

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Rashes, Mites and Cicadas in Chicago: How We Can Help

Allergist Chicago,Rash Identification

For our first blog, we wanted to shed some light on a very recent and current issue in our area. Several of our patients and our own clinic staff have been affected by mite bites and the very itchy rash that comes along with them. Some background on these ‘mite bites’ There is a mite…

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