Unusual skin allergies/sensitivities: Do you have one?

@uncleanatol Hello uncleanatol, thank you for opening this discussion. I've moved it to our skin conditions group for more visibility.  Let me tag some other members who can potentially share with you. 

Hi everyone, how are you today?
Have you ever noticed that you have any skin allergies or sensitivities? What types of things irritate your skin? Is it a particular ingredient, material, plant, medicine, or food, or is it something else? How did you discover that you were allergic?
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Feel free to share here!

Take care,
Courtney

Hi! My skin gets itchy and red whenever I come in contact with Tide detergent or anything washed in Tide. I get hives if I pet some dogs, though only those with fur (as opposed to hair, like poodles have). My daughter has extremely sensitive skin and we finally had her tested. She's allergic to about 5 different chemicals common in cleaning products, shampoos, soaps, laundry detergent, deodorants, hand sanitizers, sunscreen, skin lotions -- you get the idea. She has to buy expensive organic products to clean herself, her clothing, her apartment, her workplace, etc. She has been much more comfortable and hasn't been sick nearly as often.

A good allergist can help you determine what causes you to react.

Good luck!

@CIDP_Beth   I've been to a number of allergists and dermatologists, but none of them had any answers except to tell me to do what I've already been doing - be vigilant, read ingredients labels, etc.  

 I suggest you take some anti-allergy and first concern with your doctor for the proper medication and cure.

@John28  Well, John, I don't believe in taking medications to suppress an allergy when all I have to do is read labels, ask questions, and be vigilant. The allergy to aloe is documented in my medical records but it's still up to me to protect myself. There is no reason for me to consult an allergist because there is no reason for me to use anything that contains aloe - it is definitely NOT a necessary treatment for anything. 

I'm also sensitive to certain detergents and I can't wear perfume. :)

Hey, I can relate to having unusual allergies. I'm actually allergic to milk and dairy products. Whenever I accidentally consume it, weird acne spots appear all over my face. It's so frustrating!

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Hi everyone,

I wanted to bring this discussion back because skin allergies and sensitivities can sometimes be surprisingly specific, and discovering the trigger often takes a lot of trial and error. Whether it's a skincare ingredient, detergent, fabric, medication, or even a plant, sharing our experiences can help others recognize patterns they might not have considered.

• Have you discovered any unusual skin allergies or sensitivities over the years?
• How did you figure out what was triggering your reactions?
• What changes have made the biggest difference in helping you avoid flare-ups or irritation?

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Sometimes the most unexpected sensitivities turn out to be the hardest to identify. Your experience, whether it involves a common ingredient or something much rarer, could help another member who is still searching for answers.

Looking forward to hearing your experiences!

Take care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼