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5-FU (5-Fluorouracil), Topical
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a medication applied to the skin for the treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs) and some types of non-melanoma skin cancer that are limited to the top layer of skin (SCC in situ). 5-FU is a topical chemotherapy...
Acrylates Allergy
Synonyms: Many different types, all have “acrylate” in the name What are they? Acrylates are chemicals that start as liquids or powders, to which other chemicals, heat, or light is applied, causing acrylates to harden into solid substances. Acrylates...
Ammonium Persulfate Allergy
Where is ammonium persulfate found? Ammonium persulfate is an oxidizing agent and is used in cleaners for laboratory glassware. It is also used as an oxidating agent for vat dyes and in the bleaching and discoloring of oil. It is...
Bacitracin Allergy
Allergy testing has shown that you are sensitive to BACITRACIN. This means that you may develop a rash when products that contain BACITRACIN contact your skin. The main use of BACITRACIN is in antibacterial skin creams and ointments, such as...
Caine Anesthetics Allergy
“Caine” anesthetics are used in creams, sprays, gels, etc that are supposed to relieve pain or itching. They are NOT in “regular” products. They are also used as injections before dental work or skin surgeries to numb the area. There are two types...
Carmine Allergy
Carmine is a red powder. Other names for it are: crimson lake or carmine lake, cochineal, natural red 4,C.I. 75470,or E120 The most common exposure to carmine is in make-up, especially: eye shadow blush mascara lipstick Other less common exposures include: Artificial flowers Paints Red Foods, including:...
Carvone Allergy
Carvone is naturally in a number of essential oils, but is most abundant in the oils from seeds of caraway (Carum carvi), spearmint (Mentha spicata), and dill. Foods Carvone is in caraway, dill and spearmint. Most people who are allergic to it won’t have a problem...
Chlorhexidine Allergy
What is it? Chlorhexidine is an antibacterial compound used mainly in soaps and disinfectants used to prepare the skin before surgery. It is in some antibacterial hand soaps and is added to personal care products as a preservative. Where might it...
Chloroxylenol Allergy
What is it? Chlorhexidine is an antibacterial compound used mainly in soaps and disinfectants used to prepare the skin before surgery. It is in some antibacterial hand soaps and is added to personal care products as a preservative. Where might it...
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Allergy
BETAINES and DIMETHYLAMINES Allergy testing has shown that you are sensitive to betaines. These are common surfactants They allow oil and water to mix in a product and they make soaps and shampoos lather. They are also used in many...
Compositae Allergy
Compositae also called…Asteracae. This is a group of common plants that makes an oily substance that coats the plants and their pollen. This oily substance is present in the extracts of these plants and it causes allergic reactions from touching the...
Cosmetic Procedures (Video)
This is video from Dr. Fichtel provides an overview of the procedures offered at Bexley Dermatology.
Dialkyl Thioureas Allergy
These are chemicals used to make neoprene and chloroprene rubber. These kinds of rubber are soft, flexible, and strong. Things commonly made of neoprene and chloroprene: Orthopedic braces Cell Phone Holders for Working Out Mousepads Keyboard wrist supports Sports equipment...
Fabric Treatments Allergy
Fabric Finishes Allergy testing has shown that you are sensitive to chemicals used as Fabric Treatments. These chemicals are applied to fabrics used to make clothing, sheets, and pillowcases. The chemicals can be released from these items onto your skin,...
Formaldehyde Allergy
Allergy testing has shown that you are sensitive to formaldehyde, a common preservative. This means that you may develop a rash when products that contain formaldehyde contact your skin. Formaldehyde might be found in almost any “personal care” product, including:...
Fragrance Allergy
Allergy testing has shown that you are sensitive to the fragrances that are added to most products. This means that you may develop a rash when products that contain fragrance contact your skin. Fragrances might be found in almost any...
Glucosides Allergy
Glucosides are natural, gentle lathering agents that are commonly used in facial soaps, hand soaps, body washes, and shampoos. There are multiple different types of glucoside: decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, coco glucoside, and more. You need to avoid all types...
Gold Allergy
Allergy to gold usually causes a rash on the face in women. The rash is due to gold that is released from jewelry. Gold is only released from jewelry when a person wears make-up or sunscreen that contains titanium dioxide....
Iodopropynyl Allergy
What is it? Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) is a preservative that kills bacteria and other germs. It is used both in personal products and in industry. Where is it found? Body wash (especially Dove) Moist wipes of all types Liquid soaps...
Isothiazolinones Allergy
Methylisothiazolinone Methylchloroisothiazolinone What is it? Isothiazolinones are extremely commonly used preservatives in personal care products. They are active against bacteria, yeast, fungi, and algae. They are widely used in personal, household, and industrial products. Isothiazolinones most commonly cause a rash...
Kybella® (Video)
Dr. Fichtel describe how she uses Kybella to dissolve the fat in the chin, reducing the appearance of double chin, on Good Day Columbus.
Neomycin and Bacitracin
You are allergic to NEOMYCIN and BACITRACIN and POLYMYXIN. This means that you may develop a rash when products that contain NEOMYCIN or BACITRACIN or POLYMYXIN contact your skin. Antibacterial skin creams and ointments are the main sources of exposure...
Nickel Allergy
You are allergic to nickel. This metal is present in many metal items. If you’re not sure what a metal item is made of, it probably contains nickel. You should get a Nickel Test Kit (see end of handout). The following metals are...
Paraphenylenediamine Allergy
What is it? Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is the active ingredient in hair dyes. It is sometimes called p-phenylenediamine. People often become allergic to it after they have been dying their hair without problems for years. Once you become allergic to it,...