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Not An Allergen ... but be cautious
Plastic
This is an interesting call. As a rule, plastics contain lots of allergens like dyes, acr... Read More
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Allergen
Butterfly, Caterpillar, Moth
These insects might not make it to a patch test tray but many of the things they come into cont... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Pearl (Oyster)
Harvesting pearls yourself might put your skin at risk of things that could irritate it, but otherwise... Read More
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Allergen
Safety Helmet
This important piece of equipment for biking, sports, construction, and certain occupations saves lives but ca... Read More
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Not An Allergen ... yet
Stevia
Anecdotal reports of reactions to stevia — contact or IgE-mediated — are so rare that it is not normal... Read More
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Allergen
PPD (Paraphenylenediamine)
American Contact Dermatitis Society‘s Allergen of the Year in 2006, PPD or paraphenylenediamine i... Read More
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Allergen ... irritant & acnegen, too
Facial Cleansing Brushes
Popular for their surface exfoliation and deeper clean, facial clea... Read More
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Not An Allergen ... but (surprise!) an irritant!
Water
Water is life. We all need it to survive and it makes up a lot of our bodies. ... Read More
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Allergen
Compositae
Compositae mix is a common contact allergen that's a regular feature in patch test trays. The Compositae or Aster... Read More
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Allergen
Earphones & Headphones
With video calls now commonplace, everyone needs a decent pair of earphones or headphones. If you... Read More