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Nickel Allergy and Your Beauty Routine: The World's Most Common Contact Allergen

Nickel is the most common contact allergen in the world and it turns up in eyelash curlers, tweezers, pigments and razors. A pharmacist explains where to look.

Preservative Allergy: MI, Formaldehyde Releasers and What to Look For

Preservatives are the second most common cosmetic allergen after fragrance. A pharmacist explains which ones cause problems, which are safer, and why products still need them.

Hand Eczema and Cracked Hands: Why They Will Not Heal and What Finally Works

Hands heal slower than anywhere else because you keep using them. A pharmacist explains the glove rule, the ointment rule, and why hand cream alone is not enough.

Fragrance Allergy: The 26 Names You Have to Check For

The EU requires 26 fragrance allergens to be declared by name. A pharmacist lists all of them, explains where they hide, and what to do if you react.

Irritant vs Allergic Contact Dermatitis: How to Tell Which One You Have

Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis look similar and need different responses. A pharmacist explains how to tell them apart and what to do about each.

Patch Testing: What to Expect, How to Read the Results, and Why It Is Worth It

Patch testing is the only way to identify a contact allergen. A pharmacist explains the three appointments, what the results mean, and how it differs from allergy skin prick testing.