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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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Allergen
Dust Mites
It's not the bite of this arachnid that's the main issue but its waste — more specifically, the membrane that sur... Read More
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Not An Allergen ... but practice some care
Air Conditioner
"Air conditioner" does not appear on published lists of top contact allerg... 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
Eyeglasses
Rubber in nose pads and nickel and gold elements in metal frames tend to be the biggest culprits in eyeglasses bu... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Seashells
When handled straight from the beach or ocean, there are risks of skin unpleasantness such as reactions fro... Read More
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Allergen
Preservatives
Found in everything from plastics to fabrics, household goods, vaping compounds, medications, nutritional supp... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Your Kids ... & Whoever Else You Spent Lockdown With
Quarantines tested us: our resolve, discipline, physical hea... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Probiotics
These "good bugs" are the focus of a growing number of research studies — and rightfully so! After decades... Read More