Top 10 list of substances causing allergic reaction on contact.

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:09 am

Hi to All

Bet your just itching to know?
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By SHARON LEM, TORONTO SUN
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If your sweetheart tells you she's allergic to fragrances and gold jewelry, she's not alone.

Those two made the Top 10 list of the most common causes of allergic contact.

But don't think you're going to save a pile of money just yet -- diamonds and platinum weren't on the list.

REDDENED SKIN

Nickel, fragrance, chemicals found in jewelry, belt buckles, cosmetics, creams, perfumes and topical antibiotics were also on the list of top 10 contact dermatitis allergens resulting in swollen, reddened and itchy skin identified in a Mayo Clinic study.

"People come into contact with these elements on a daily basis and the number one cause of dermatitis is everyday use," said lead author Dr. Mark Davis, professor of dermatology at the Mayo Clinic.

The researcher examined contact dermatitis testing results from 3,954 patients between Jan. 1, 2002, and Dec. 31, 2005.

The patients were tested with an average of 69 allergens. Of these 50% had two or more positive reactions.

"Even if you've been using the same product or been exposed to the metal for years, your immune system can change over time and become allergic to it," Davis said.

BALSAM OF PERU

"If you've got a rash, see your doctor, it might be something environmental you're being exposed to on a daily basis," Davis said.

Topping the list were:

- Nickel (nickel sulfate hexahydrate) -- metal frequently encountered in jewelry and clasps or buttons on clothing.

- Gold (gold sodium thiosulfate) -- often found in jewelry.

- Balsam of Peru (myroxylon pereirae) -- a fragrance used in perfumes and skin lotions, derived from tree resin.

- Thimerosal -- a mercury compound used in local antiseptics and in vaccines.

- Neomycin sulfate -- a topical antibiotic common in first aid ointments, cosmetics, deodorant, soap and pet food.

- Fragrance mix -- a group of the eight most common fragrance allergens found in foods, cosmetics, insecticides, antiseptics, soaps, perfumes and dental products.

- Formaldehyde -- a preservative with multiple users, found in paper products, paints, medications, household cleaners, cosmetic products and fabric finishes.

- Cobalt chloride -- metal found in medical products, hair dye, antiperspirant, buttons, tools, and cobalt blue pigment.

- Bacitracin -- a topical antibiotic.

- Quaternium 15 -- preservative found in cosmetic products such as self-tanners, shampoo, nail polish and sunscreen or in industrial products such as polishes, paints and waxes.

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minir

Meggie · Post by **Meggie** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:17 am

im allergic to nickle. cant have it in earings or watches..

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:25 am

Hi Meggie

Strange how things go isn't it.

I never had problems till later in life and now Fragrances will close up my throat and make it downright difficult to breathe. I avoid Shops that scent things, especially those Candle Stores.

Women wearing Perfume is a no, no, as well.

Thanks Meggie, lets hope your Gifts from the man in your life are Gold & Diamonds.

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downhill · Post by **downhill** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:54 am

Balsam of Peru

I wonder if this is the nasty stuff used in most Avon products?

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:24 am

Hi downhill

Lord knows whats in half the stuff we use.

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minir

triniwasp · Post by **triniwasp** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:57 am

You know this may sound funny, but I'm allergic to cardboard or something cardboard is treated with.

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:41 am

Hi triniwasp

I believe ya! There's so many chemicals in their who knows whats causing your allergy.

Thanks triniwasp

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minir

David · Post by **David** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:02 pm

Latex allergic for over 15 years. I have had 6 rxns from restaurants takes to said allergy.

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:22 pm

Hi Hell_Yes

That certainly must be a problem in your line of work Hell_Yes.

Thanks Hell_Yes

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minir

Sarahnn · Post by **Sarahnn** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:17 pm

I'm allergic to anything made with sugar and flour. I break out in fat.

And I'm allergic to my husband when he disagrees with me, I break out the frying pan.

Meggie · Post by **Meggie** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:45 pm

Hell_Yes wrote:Latex allergic for over 15 years. I have had 6 rxns from restaurants takes to said allergy.

guess that explains ur big family

j.k

minir · Post by **minir** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:41 pm

[quote="Meggie"]guess that explains ur big family ]--

Oh! That smarts Meggie

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minir

vinnie · Post by **vinnie** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:13 am

I'm allergic to queues. I get all twitchy and irritatable whenever I go near one.

David · Post by **David** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:55 am

[quote="Meggie"]guess that explains ur big family ]

LOL.... And as an ethical vegetarian, I would not don lamb skins (... awaits a MD response). Condoms are available in nitrile rubber, as are dental dams....

knightmare · Post by **knightmare** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:01 am

[quote="Meggie"]guess that explains ur big family ]