About Allergies: Makeup Allergy

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Many people aren't aware that makeup allergy exists, and it's more common than you think. From preservatives in cosmetics, to various chemicals in hair dye, and from reactions to sunblock containing facial creams, to nickel allergy caused by mascara applicators, makeup allergy is commonplace in my practice. Most reactions to makeup appear as itchy, flaky rashes on the face, especially the eyelids. Patch testing is available to pinpoint the cause of the makeup allergy, so that the culprit chemical can be avoided. Careful use of certain creams for the face can help treat the symptoms of makeup allergy until the chemical can be avoided. Could You Be Allergic to Your Cosmetics? Cosmetic-induced contact dermatitis is common, since people may apply numerous chemicals to their skin, hair and scalp daily. Typically, the rash will occur on the skin where the cosmetic was applied, although sometimes the rash will occur on another part of the body (for example, reactions to nail polish may first cause an eyelid rash as a result of touching the eyelid). It's possible for an allergy to a substance to develop even after years of using the cosmetic without previous problems... Read more What's Causing My Eyelid Rash? Eyelid rashes are a common problem, especially for women, and can be caused by a variety of allergic reactions and autoimmune diseases. The skin over the eyelids is very thin, and is especially susceptible to rashes caused by allergy. I commonly see patients with eyelid rashes in my practice as an allergist, and most people are surprised when they find out the cause of their symptoms. A large portion of these patients have allergic causes to their symptoms, often due to cosmetics or hair care products that they use in everyday life... Read more Which Ingredients in Sunscreens Cause Allergies? Many active ingredients are present in sunscreens that cause contact dermatitis. Some of these chemicals cause more problems than the others. Many sunscreens have multiple active ingredients, so it may be difficult to determine the exact cause without patch testing for the individual chemicals. The following are the most common active ingredients in sunscreens reported to cause contact dermatitis... Read more What Sunscreens Can I Use If I'm Allergic? The physical blocking agents have not been reported to cause contact dermatitis. These agents include...Read more Allergies Ads Allergies Allergy Symptoms Allergy Asthma Cure Allergy Treatment Skin Allergy Featured Articles Frequently Asked Questions Nose and Eye Allergies Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies Common Allergy Issues in Children Food Allergies   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement