The Allergy Clinic

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

October is a super important month for health awareness, highlighting many critical health conditions.

This month we're focusing on 𝐞𝐜𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 to better understand the condition, promote improved care, and foster empathy for those living with it.

𝐄𝐜𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐚, or 𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬, is a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It has numerous adverse effects that can impact emotional well-being, comfort and general health, like much needed sleep.

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬:

-Affects about 𝟐𝟎𝟒 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 people worldwide.
-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧: 4.0% (103 million)
-𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬: 2.0% (101 million)
-More prevalent in 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 than in males.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 as we share more about eczema awareness and care.



𝑅𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒:
𝑇𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐽, 𝑍ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝐷, 𝑌𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑌, 𝐻𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑌, 𝑊𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝐿, 𝑌𝑎𝑜 𝑋, 𝐿𝑢 𝑄. 𝐺𝑙𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑐 𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑠: 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑒ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦. 𝐵𝑟 𝐽 𝐷𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑙. 2023. 𝐷𝑂𝐼: 10.1093/𝑏𝑗𝑑/𝑙𝑗𝑎𝑑339

04/10/2025

Incredible resource available to healthcare practitioners.

01/10/2025

Today is World Urticaria Day

Urticaria (hives) is a condition where intensely itchy areas of skin raise up and then most commonly resolves within a few hours, only to reoccur elsewhere on the body. This condition can significantly impact a persons quality of life.

Contrary to popular belief that this condition occurring chronically is due to food, up to 40% are actually a result of an underlying autoimmune process.

To all our patients who are living with CSU: We see you and we support you.

20/09/2025

Weekly Update 🌿

Plane trees led the pollen charts across SA, except in Joburg where oak took the lead 🍂.
🌾 Grass was only moderate in Pretoria.
🍃 Durban had mould spikes.

For full report visit www.pollencount.co.za

02/09/2025

Parents, are you aware of the signs of allergies in kids? Sometimes, what seems minor can be more serious than it appears. We're here to help you identify these signs and protect your child. If you're uncertain or have questions, comment below, and let's start a conversation! 👶


If you're interested in making an appointment, book online now! https://allergydoc.co.za/consult-booking/

01/09/2025

Hello, Spring!

Spring is finally here! With all the buzzing energy and excitement in the air. Join us in welcoming longer days, blooming flowers and fresh beginnings.

Here’s to sunshine, growth, and all the beauty this season brings.

Happy Spring Day! 🪻

28/08/2025

For parents navigating the world of children's food allergies, the milk ladder is an invaluable tool. It is a method to gradually introduce milk or egg into a child's diet, carefully designed to support growing tolerance. It takes patience and collaboration with your allergy specialist, but the rewards can be life-changing. Curious to know more about this process? Ask away!

26/08/2025

Our experts are back, fresh from the ALLSA conference, and equipped with new, innovative strategies for managing and treating allergies effectively. Did you know that Chronic Rhinosinusitis is more common than many people realise, and it can dramatically affect your daily life and overall quality of living?

Dr. McDonald's talk at the ALLSA conference was truly eye-opening and provided a wealth of knowledge. Feel free to ask us how in the comments below—we're here to help! 💡🌼

21/07/2025

Wondering how to protect your little one from food allergies? Early introduction of allergenic foods between 4-11 months and maintaining them in their diet until age 5 can make a difference! If your child has severe eczema or egg allergy, it's crucial to connect with your healthcare provider for proper testing. Learn from the LEAP/EAT studies to help safeguard your child's health. Together, we can pave the way for a healthier future.

09/01/2025

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Sammy's mom discovered he has a peanut allergy, at 5 months. He suffered from an anaphylaxis and underwent treatment. He received Peanut Oral Immunotherapy a...

22/10/2024

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Pollen, a fine yellow powder which plants make when they multiply, can cause allergies leading to symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes. Also, spores of moul...