Toxicology of Contact Dermatitis: Allergy, Irritancy and Urticaria

Product DescriptionCurrent Toxicology Series Series Editors Diana Anderson, BIBRA Toxicology International, Surrey, UK Michael D Waters, Consultant, Chapel Hill, NC, USA Timothy C Marrs, Department of Health, London, UK Toxicology of Contact Dermatitis Allergy, Irritancy and Urticaria David Basketter, Unilever R&D, Safety & Environmental Assurance Centre Toxicology Unit, Bedford, UK Frank Gerberick, Proctor & Gamble, [...]

Is It Possible To Suddenly Develop A Contact Allergy To A Pet?

I have a pet rat, that I have had for over a year…..I picked him up today and a few minutes later, my wrists started to itch and burn, so I put him down and looked and my wrists were covered in massive swollen hives. What is this all about? I don’t get it!

Can People With Mild Eye Allergy Wear Soft Contact Lenses?

I have eye allergy. Not the terrible kind that burns your eyes, but the kind that gives a dry-eye sensation and an occasional foreign body sensation. Very often I feel totally relieved after I administer simple medication like artificial tears. I am keen on getting a new eye- colour. Can try the soft coloured contact [...]

Why Do You Need To Remove Contact Lenses Before Using Allergy Eye Drops?

I just want to know if there are any bad effects to using them while they are on. I have used allergy eye drops a few times with contacts on, but now I try not to. Any information would be great!