Allergies to fragrant detergents and fabric softeners

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I see many patients complaining about skin irritation or rash. My first question is: What detergent do you use? My follow-up question is: Do you use fabric softener? I even asked them if they would send their clothes to dry cleaning. <

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In the Past Life In Jili, more and more people are exposed to the ingredients in spices, which seems to increase the number of people sensitive to these additives.

Namali Corea and "perfume allergy: the risk of assessing fabric washing", co-author of the book published in contact dermatitis magazine, what happens to

? When you are allergic to a chemical, your immune system overreacts and produces a rash. Metals such as poisonous ivy and nickel, as well as many other substances, produce this response, known as irritant contact dermatitis. Symptoms include:

urticaria, red pimples or scars on the skin, pruritus, rash, blisters, burning, swelling, redness, skin cracking or peeling

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irritant contact dermatitis

Although symptoms are similar, irritant contact dermatitis is significantly different from allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by exposure to irritants that are sensitive but not allergic to you.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says that irritant contact dermatitis is not usually caused by allergens. On the contrary, skin irritants such as detergents, soaps or vegetable oils may trigger it.

fragrance and fragrance washing powder

Namali Corea and "perfume allergy: risk assessment of washed fabrics", co-author of the book in contact dermatitis magazine, observed that in the last century, the increase in the amount of ingredients in flavors seemed to increase the number of sensitive agents to these additives. The Nova Scotia Environmental Health Association warns that clothes, sheets and pillowcases may contain detergent residues that can cause skin irritation. However, Corea et al. found that the risk of allergic contact dermatitis caused by spices in fabrics was extremely low. This is consistent with my observation that irritant contact dermatitis is more common than allergic contact dermatitis. Substitutes for commercial cleaners recommended for my patients include:

Seventh Generation Natural Detergent Free and Transparent Powder Arm & Hammer Essentials Laundry Powder, Moisture-proof and Mild Detergent Powder

Beware of detergents labeled "hypoallergenic" or "odorless", which may still contain trace chemical spices. The label must read "No fragrance". Boyan Hadjiev, M.D., has been a practicing physician for five years. He was certified by the two committees of Internal Medicine (2003) and Allergy and Immunology (2005).

Dr. Hadjiev graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in biology and a doctorate in medicine from the Case West Medical College of Cleveland Clinic.

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