Seasonal Allergies

very season brings its own set of allergy triggers

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Tuesday, July 14 2026

How to Reduce or Avoid Summertime Skin Rashes

If you have skin allergies, summer is a common time for skin rash flare-ups, including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and urticaria (hives). These steps may help to reduce your symptoms or even avoid them altogether: 1. Beware of the sun. Hives can be triggered by heat or sweat. Drink plenty of fluids,  […]

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Wednesday, July 8 2026

How to Deal With Summer Allergy Triggers

It's summertime so it's natural that you and your family will be spending more time enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. But for those who suffer from summer allergies, the season can bring multiple triggers. Here are some tips to help you better manage those allergy triggers.

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Thursday, April 9 2026

Choosing Less Allergenic Plants for Your Yard

When people with seasonal allergies are looking for relief, they usually think about what's in their medicine cabinet — not their backyard. A new workgroup report published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice called, "Landscape plant selection criteria for the allergic patient," guides both patients and doctors on how to reduce allergen exposures around their home and, in turn, reduce their symptoms.

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Saturday, September 6 2025

Fall Allergies Can Be Just as Severe as Spring's

Fall allergy symptoms can be just as severe as those in the Spring, but there are ways to lessen the discomfort. The key to reducing the symptoms is identifying, managing and treating your allergies. Ragweed is the biggest allergy trigger in the fall and usually starts releasing pollen with cool  […]

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Monday, January 13 2025

Winter Skin Care Tips

Winter can be tough on skin. Cold temperatures, low humidity and dry indoor heating combine to rob the skin of moisture, leaving it dry and flaky, said Sarah Myers, M.D., dermatologist at Duke University Medical Center, who offers the following tips for winter skin care.

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Tuesday, April 11 2023

Answers to Common Spring Allergy Questions

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, spring allergies, is one of the most common allergic conditions in the United States, affecting 35.9 million people. This condition is responsible for approximately 16.7 million office visits to health care providers each year, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).

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