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Top 10 contact dermatitis allergens identified
Sometimes the cure is another allergen
Among the top ten most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis are some of the topical steroids often used to treat the condition, according to a Mayo Clinic dermatologist.
A study by Mayo researchers led by Mark Davis, MD reveals the most common causes of the swollen, reddened, and itchy skin that is the hallmark of contact dermatitis are:
* Nickel (nickel sulfate hexahydrate), metal frequently encountered in jewelry and clasps or buttons on clothing;
* Gold;
* 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...
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