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Propylene glycol allergy
An_191049 posted:
Does anyone else out there suffer from this allergy? I'm going crazy as it's very difficult to avoid this chemical. Any comments, suggestions?
8 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Propylene glycol allergyDoes anyone else out there suffer from this allergy? I'm going crazy as it's very difficult to avoid this chemical. Any comments, suggestions?
Propylene glycol causes allergic reactions in some patients. This allergy is typically diagnosed by patch testing. The physician who performed the test can provide resources to help with avoidance measures. There is a CARD database that dermatologists use that can generate lists of products that are safe to use for patients with this type of allergy.
Report This| Share this:Propylene glycol allergyPropylene glycol causes allergic reactions in some patients. This allergy is typically diagnosed by patch testing. The physician who performed the test can provide resources to help with avoidance measures. There is a CARD database that dermatologists use that can generate lists of products that are safe to use for patients with this type of allergy.
gym_mom responded:
I myself was just diagnosed with this today. So I am on a mission to survive despite the overwhelming number of things out there with this chemical in it. If I run across items, I will be sure to let you know. Hang in there.
Report This| Share this:Propylene glycol allergyI myself was just diagnosed with this today. So I am on a mission to survive despite the overwhelming number of things out there with this chemical in it. If I run across items, I will be sure to let you know. Hang in there.
elrob80 responded:
Yes. Manifests as a skin reaction to deodorant. I discovered when I was a kid that I could only tolerate the white messy kind (the aluminum zirconium-containing product). The proprylene glycol-containing one makes my skin itch and then I actually broke out into an eczematoid rash.
Report This| Share this:Propylene glycol allergyYes. Manifests as a skin reaction to deodorant. I discovered when I was a kid that I could only tolerate the white messy kind (the aluminum zirconium-containing product). The proprylene glycol-containing one makes my skin itch and then I actually broke out into an eczematoid rash.
odielett replied to Gregory M Metz, MD's response:
I'm finding out that there are SO many names that it is listed under. This makes it so much harder to avoid. Is there a master list somewhere? Also, why are there so many different names? Any Help would be appreciated!
Report This| Share this:Propylene glycol allergyI'm finding out that there are SO many names that it is listed under. This makes it so much harder to avoid. Is there a master list somewhere? Also, why are there so many different names? Any Help would be appreciated!
Yes... it is very difficult to find products that do not have this ingredient in it... but I am happy to report I have been rather successful.
Here is a link my dematologist provided:
www.allergeaze.com/PDFs/NA/NA55.PDF
This will give you a listing of the dba names.
I have had to read many labels and just try to see if I can tolerate. I am also allergic to fragrence mixes, which makes it even more difficult. If a product does not have PG... then it has fragrence.
Hair care products... Avada is great, but has the fragrence in it.
There is a couple of deodrant/antipersperants both spray and stick I have found at Wal-Mart that have neither in it.
Laundry detergent - Ultra Purex Hypoallergenic is good, all others I have inquired have PG in it.
I have also been successfull in locating H&B products online which I can use. It just takes reasearch and time to locate.
Hope this helps out.
Here is a link my dematologist provided:
www.allergeaze.com/PDFs/NA/NA55.PDF
This will give you a listing of the dba names.
I have had to read many labels and just try to see if I can tolerate. I am also allergic to fragrence mixes, which makes it even more difficult. If a product does not have PG... then it has fragrence.
Hair care products... Avada is great, but has the fragrence in it.
There is a couple of deodrant/antipersperants both spray and stick I have found at Wal-Mart that have neither in it.
Laundry detergent - Ultra Purex Hypoallergenic is good, all others I have inquired have PG in it.
I have also been successfull in locating H&B products online which I can use. It just takes reasearch and time to locate.
Hope this helps out.
Report This| Share this:Propylene glycol allergyYes... it is very difficult to find products that do not have this ingredient in it... but I am happy to report I have been rather successful. <br /> <br />Here is a link my dematologist provided:<br /><i><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.allergeaze.com/PDFs/NA/NA55.PDF">www.<b>allergeaze</b>.com/PDFs/NA/NA55.PDF</a> </i> <br /> <br />This will give you a listing of the dba names.<br /> <br />I have had to read many labels and just try to see if I can tolerate. I am also allergic to fragrence mixes, which makes it even more difficult. If a product does not have PG... then it has fragrence.<br /> <br />Hair care products... Avada is great, but has the fragrence in it.<br />There is a couple of deodrant/antipersperants both spray and stick I have found at Wal-Mart that have neither in it.<br />Laundry detergent - Ultra Purex Hypoallergenic is good, all others I have inquired have PG in it.<br /> <br />I have also been successfull in locating H&B products online which I can use. It just takes reasearch and time to locate.<br /> <br />Hope this helps out.
dsavo responded:
You're not alone. Just completed a Patch Text, and the result were propylene glycol. If you Google search NA55: Propylene glycol AllergEAZE you will find what products contain this organic compound Just avoid them. Antiperspirants and Deodorants, Cosmetics, Creams and Foods, Hair Care to Oral Care products.For Example: Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste - Clean Mint to Listerine Pocketpacks Breath Strips- Cool Mint. Soaps and Shave Creams and Gels.
Report This| Share this:Propylene glycol allergyYou're not alone. Just completed a Patch Text, and the result were propylene glycol. If you Google search NA55: Propylene glycol AllergEAZE you will find what products contain this organic compound Just avoid them. Antiperspirants and Deodorants, Cosmetics, Creams and Foods, Hair Care to Oral Care products.For Example: Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste - Clean Mint to Listerine Pocketpacks Breath Strips- Cool Mint. Soaps and Shave Creams and Gels.
M8KNMECRAZY responded:
OMG I was just diagnosed with this allergy this is CRaZy! who would have known this chemical is used in almost EVERYTHING if they weren't ALLERGIC?
Report This| Share this:Propylene glycol allergyOMG I was just diagnosed with this allergy this is CRaZy! who would have known this chemical is used in almost EVERYTHING if they weren't ALLERGIC?
M8KNMECRAZY replied to gym_mom's response:
WOW this is GOOD stuff thanks! i found so many product I use UNBELIEVABLE
Report This| Share this:Propylene glycol allergyWOW this is GOOD stuff thanks! i found so many product I use UNBELIEVABLE
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