This can lead to shortness of breath, as well as possible chest pain, depending on the cause of the effusion. Fever is another possible finding, but is also related to the cause of the effusion. ... Read more
Topics | Allergies | Can symptoms of skin allergies cause permanent skin damage? Usually, symptoms of skin allergies-like hives, rashes, redness, and itchiness-last only a few days. If blisters form, they may last for a little longer, but even those usually disappear after a few weeks. In certain cases, especially with particular skin conditions or recurring severe allergic reactions, the skin that's affected may be permanently hardened or thickened. Scratching or rubbing the skin can also cause permanent damage, either by thickening the skin or by scarring the skin after cutting it open.
A laser often will ablate or destroy the top layers of your skin. New growing skin can be photo-sensitive. This means it can easily be damaged by sun exposure. The most common response to this exposure is for your skin to darken, freckle or become what we call photo-damaged. Severely photo-damaged skin can have a higher incidences of actinic keratosis and skin cancers.