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Clay
Pottery clay can cause allergic contact dermatitis because of the presence of cobalt, which is a top allergen. The biggest ... Read More
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Allergen.
Lily (Alstroemeria)
So many flowers and plants are top allergens (browse through our Allergen-Not An Allergen tab), and this bea... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Pickles
Not a skin allergen (for food allergies, ask an allergist for a scratch test), and a great source of probiotics, ... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
100% Raw, Untreated, Organic Cotton
But let's be clear: we're talking organic, untreated cotton, from start to finish.
W... Read More
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Allergen.
Nail Polish
Nail polish contains several ingredients that are common allergens, including: shellac, glues, preservatives, and ac... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Untreated Paper
This is a bit of a tricky one. Paper, as itself, is not on published lists of common allergens. But, most... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
AVOCADO
This fabtastic, delicious superfood is not on published lists of common allergens. However, there are some report... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Virgin Olive Oil
Virgin olive oil — with minimum processing and no additives — is not a common allergen and can be a good... Read More
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Allergen.
Grass
Grass might not appear as "grass" in patch test trays, but it is a common cause of contact irritations and allergies, ofte... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Yogurt
Natural, unflavored yogurt — without fruit, sweeteners, flavors, or other additives — is not on published lists of... Read More