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Not An Allergen
Rabbits, Bunnies
Bunnies can get skin diseases and some people can be allergic to rabbits' saliva, which is transferr... Read More
Author archives: Laura
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Not An Allergen
Bagoong
This fermented shrimp paste (pronounced bah-goh-ong) is a local delicacy in the Philippines. While it's mostl... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Mushroom
Shiitake flagellate dermatitis is a thing but the distinctive rash of streaks that look like whip lashes (he... Read More
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Allergen
Car
Yet another thing that won't fit on your patch test but yet another thing that's riddled with top contact allergens! Kno... Read More
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Allergen
Lab Safety Gear
You won't see goggles, masks, face shields, or gloves on a patch test but they do tend to have enough top co... Read More
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Allergen
Clove
Clove oil is eugenol, which is extracted from cloves, and which is one of the allergens in the Fragrance Mix included ... Read More
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Allergen
Sneakers
So many types of shoes (sandals, pumps, boots, water socks, etc.) have so many top contact allergens that most woul... Read More
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Not An Allergen … but can cause allergic reactions
Oat Milk
Oats and oatmeal aren't top contact allergens (oatmeal is a traditio... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Cactus Extract
While cactus spines can certainly be painful and produce an acute inflammatory reaction, and whil... Read More
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Not An Allergen, but dangerous
Xylazine ("Tranq")
Unless a majority of medical professionals and *multiple* clinical studies endorse ... Read More