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Allergens that people are not aware of

Q:   What might be some surprising allergens that people are not aware of?

A:   Medications applied to skin that is already inflamed are frequent causes of contact allergy. Examples include hydrocortisone, neomycin, bee glue, vitamin E, and lanolin.

Source: 
Susan Nedorost, MD, National Eczema Association Scientific Advisory Committee member
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