Glossary for Chemical allergy

• Allergy-like conditions: Medical conditions with similar effects to those of allergies.
• Blisters: Blistering of the skin.
• Chemical-related conditions: Medical conditions related to chemicals and toxin exposures.
• Cobalt allergy: Cobalt chloride allergy usually refers to an allergic response to cobalt which is found in things such as belt buckles, buttons, zips and wet cement. Symptoms usually occur when the article comes into contact with the skin and hence usually results in skin symptoms. Exposure to cobalt can also occur in an occupational setting.
• Immune disorders: Disorders that affect the immune system
• Isothiazolinone allergy: An Isothiazolinone mix allergy refers to an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to Isothiazolinone mix which is used mainly as a preservative in products such as cosmetics, toiletries and laundry products. Exposure is usually through skin contact and hence results in skin symptoms.
• Itching skin: Itching feeling of the skin.
• Mercaptobenzothiazole allergy: A Mercaptobenzothiazole allergy refers to an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to Mercaptobenzothiazole which is used mainly in the manufacturing process of rubber. Exposure routes can include skin contact or inhalation.
• P-Phenylenediamine allergy: A p-Phenylenediamine allergy refers to an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to p-Phenylenediamine which is used mainly as a dye in hair colorants. Exposure usually occurs through skin contact and hence results in skin symptoms. In the case of hair colorants, skin reactions may be localized but can occasionally spread to other parts of the body. Very rare cases can result in anaphylaxis.
• Skin rash: A reaction to the exposure of the skin to an allergen
• Skin redness: The occurrence of redness that is located in the skin
• Skin swelling: The occurrence of swelling that is located on the skin

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