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Allergen.
Mint, even when fresh and organic, is on the common allergens lists. But just because it's a common allergen doesn't mean you... Read More
Category: Skin
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Allergen.
Clothing contact dermatitis can occur due to several allergens, including dyes and mordants (chemicals related to metals that... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
While some people prefer not to use petroleum jelly for various reasons, it is very safe on the skin and a standard among... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
This is a bit of a tricky one because, for categorization, many patch test results lump green tea in with "botan... Read More
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Allergen.
No matter how organic, many flowers and their fragrant oils are allergens.
If you think you might have contact dermati... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Coffee:
Coffee is not on published allergen lists. But avoid instant coffees ("just add water"), as some do contain a... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
If it also contains nickel or other allergen-metals, that's a different story, but unlike many metals, brass, in... Read More
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By Anna
"I have been using VMV since I was 12. I have atopic dermatitis and my allergies aren't just my problem: my children inherited my a... Read More
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Allergen.
Rubber flip-flops, slippers, shoes...rubber is one of the top allergens and can also cause problems in rubberized plastic.
If y... Read More
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Allergen.
Blue Jeans:
Blue jeans are a surprisingly common cause of contact dermatitis...and worse! The allergens are the indigo dye u... Read More