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Allergen
Exercise Mat
Yoga mats, pilates mats, fitness mats, and rubber mats in gyms are important to keep you safe when working out. But ... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Puppy
Dogs experience contact dermatitis. And some people are allergic to dogs, usually from their dander...but not even t... Read More
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Not An Allergen...But A Strong Irritant
Disinfecting Bleach
The main component of many disinfecting bleaches is sodium hypochlorite, which... Read More
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Allergen
Surgical & Protective Masks
This is a slightly complicated answer. These masks have materials and substances that are top con... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Chia Seeds
Eaten raw or added to salads, smoothies, yogurt, or meals, chia seeds are a healthy addition to your diet becau... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Melatonin
While still relatively new to skincare (and an ingredient's allergenicity is related to how common it is), so fa... Read More
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Allergen...but not always
Hand Sanitizer
"Hand sanitizer" does not appear in published lists of top contact allergens. However, most conta... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
This is a little tricky but let's break it down: the most common alcohol (isopropyl, ethyl) used for disinfection is... Read More
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Allergen (or, several are)
In what is a particularly cruel irony, many of the steroids used to calm extreme itching and inflammation may cau... Read More
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Allergen.
Not just an allergen, this popular topical antibiotic was the American Contact Dermatitis Society's "allergen of the year" in 201... Read More