LAB SAFETY GEAR: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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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 contact allergens to warrant caution. Important: you could be exposed to strong chemicals or other risks in a lab setting so do not forego the safety equipment. Some top contact […]

ATHLETIC APPAREL: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Allergen Athletic or Sports Apparel Workout clothes won’t be in published lists of top contact allergens and they wouldn’t be in a standard patch test tray (a bit more on this below) but most sporting clothes are made up of lots of top contact allergens. Scroll to the bottom to learn how you can work […]

PARAFFIN WAX: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Not An Allergen Paraffin Wax We’re talking cosmetic grade, lab-tested paraffin wax, of course, to ensure that it is hygienic and appropriate for use on the skin, but paraffin wax is really not a top contact allergen. So much so that, like mineral oil and petrolatum, paraffin wax is a favorite among dermatologists as a […]

XYLITOL: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Not An Allergen Xylitol This natural sugar can be found in many fruits, vegetables, and other plants. Because has around 40% fewer calories and has a lower glycemic index than sugar, and because it is well proven to improve dental health, xylitol is often used as a sugar substitute in some candies, baked goods, breath […]

BRUNO (We should talk about): Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Not An Allergen Bruno Madrigal A lot of people feared Bruno because he was different and his powers were not well understood. He himself isn’t an allergen but his exclusion and exile exposed him to more than a few top contact allergens (poor Bruno on many levels). Living behind the walls means lots and lots […]

BENZOYL PEROXIDE: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Not An Allergen Benzoyl Peroxide This popular anti-acne medication is not on published lists of top contact allergens and there are relatively few case reports of allergic contact dermatitis to it. Benzoyl peroxide can be an irritant, however (why so many people find products containing it drying). Update: Benzoic acid is a derivative of benzoyl […]

LETTUCE: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Allergen Lettuce This vegetable is so good for you (it’s hydrating and a great source of antioxidants and vitamins) that it should be a staple in your diet unless you patch test positive to it. Lettuce itself is not in published lists of top contact allergens, but the Compositae (Asteraceae) family it belongs to and […]

BASKET: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Not An Allergen Basket There are some caveats for sure, but generally speaking there are few to no top contact allergens in a simple basket with natural, untreated, and uncolored fibers that is woven by hand. Some of the top contact allergens to watch out for: Items with shine as that could suggest a resin […]

FLAVORING: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Allergen Flavoring While there are some natural extracts like ginger root that are not top contact allergens, many flavors (natural or not) found in foods, beverages, and oral care products are. These include mint, eucalyptus, lemon, orange, Balsam of Peru — this last allergen has several components and cross reactants that should be avoided, too, […]

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