Skin allergies: what's making you itch?(Good health)(Brief article)
Good Housekeeping, September, 2006 by Bailey, Janet
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According to the Mayo Clinic, these substances are among the most likely to cause contact dermatitis--an itchy red rash that may appear a couple of days after exposure: 1. Nickel (found in jewelry, buttons, zippers, belt buckles) 2. Gold (in jewelry) 3. Fragrance (in soaps, lotions, and cosmetics, as well as perfume) 4.
Neomycin (in first aid ointments) If avoiding these offenders doesn't clear up your rash, see a dermatologist or an allergist. A patch test can pinpoint the exact cause, says Mark Davis, M.D., of the Mayo Clinic.
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