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allergen
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allergen
any substance capable of inducing an allergy
allergen [′al·ər‚jen]
(immunology)
Any antigen, such as pollen, a drug, or food, that induces an allergic state in humans or animals.
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This is known as a contact allergen, and can result in a nasty itchy scalp.
Why Your Hair Dye Is Burning Your Scalp - Itchy Scalp and Hair Dyes by Roger james / Health, general community
10, 11, 14, 28) Dental workers should advise their physicians to test them with the standard series of contact allergens and dental-specific contact allergens, which include glutaraldehyde, methacrylates, amalgam, mercury, palladium, gold, eugenol and benzoyl peroxide.
Allergy in the dental office by DePaola, Louis G.; Fried, Jacquelyn I. / Access
It is also believed that eczema can, in some instances, be caused by sensitivity to certain kinds of foods or to contact allergens such as for example, dust or mold.
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