Question 1

can you be allergic to beeswax?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Interesting question. Just did a quick search. Beeswax is a complex product containing many proteins. There is propolis, "bee glue", usually mixed in commercial beeswax products, that can cause contact allergy.  There r also small amount of pollen usually mixed in beeswax.  Whether that amount can cause allergy, it is unsure.

Question 2

is beeswax chewing useful for allergic rhinitis?

Accepted Answer

No effect: There is no proven efficacy to it.

Question 3

i know honey isn't safe for my infant, so i'm wondering, is it ok for him to have a wooden teething toy with a beeswax polish on it?

Accepted Answer

No: Botulism spores can be in the wax as well as the honey.

Question 4

i'm 5months  now and want to color my hair. what do you think of coloring my hair consist of honey, beeswax and hair protein how safe is these for me?

Accepted Answer

This isn't a typical: "recipe" for hair color change, but none of these "natural" substances should cause you any problems (until you try to figure out how to get the sticky, waxy goo out of your hair!) then, what will you use? You're wise to ask about any chemicals that can get into your body during pregnancy, but stick with your natural color would be my recommendation. I'm sure you look beautiful with the "glow!".

Question 5

is beeswax a safe alternative to vaseline for use on irritated glans of the penis?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Beewax has been well known for it softening and anti-inflammatory effect to soothe the itchy skin disorders such as eczema, rashes, psoriasis. It's worthwhile to try and probably even better than vaseline. If not working as expected for you, see professional timely.

Question 6

my mouth hurts really bad from the tightening of my braces. can i apply beeswax to ease the pain?

Accepted Answer

Don'te understand?: I don't understand your question...Mouth will hurt for a couple of days after an orthodontic adjustment...This is normal.  Beeswax is only used if a bracket or wire is sharp and pinching/cutting into tissues (cheek, lip).

Question 7

does using hairspray over beeswax on my hair will cause any sort of hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: but is all that really necessary?

Question 8

i take 300 mg of efexor. since it was increased to 300, i have been having probably sleeping. i am wondering if i can take the herbal deep sleep to help me sleep? it does include valerian root as well as a small amount of beeswax. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: I would advise against using herbal supplement because interaction can't be checked. If new dose of effexor causes side effect, you better discuss with the prescribed doctor for an alternative. Good luck.

Question 9

any over the counter meds to deal with this contact allergy? it is on and around my lips due ti lip balm containing beeswax.

Accepted Answer

You could try 1%: hydrocortisone cream or ointment,but you might need something stronger by prescription  only. Hope this helps!

Question 10

i have dry lips.i bought new lip balm(with beeswax) last week& after a week i noticed 2 very tiny white pimples(1on lower &1on upper lip).they dont hurt.i squeezed 1 but the other is visible only when stretching the lip.can this be related to balm?

Accepted Answer

: Those are Fordyce granules. Normal sebaceous glands, Leave them alone. No lip licking, smoking or alcohol. There many available lip balms on the market.

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I'm 5months now and want to color my hair. what do you think of coloring my hair consist of honey, beeswax and hair protein how safe is these for me?

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Is beeswax a safe alternative to vaseline for use on irritated glans of the penis?

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My mouth hurts really bad from the tightening of my braces. can i apply beeswax to ease the pain?

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Does using hairspray over beeswax on my hair will cause any sort of hair loss?

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I take 300 mg of efexor. since it was increased to 300, i have been having probably sleeping. i am wondering if i can take the herbal deep sleep to help me sleep? it does include valerian root as well as a small amount of beeswax. thank you?

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Any over the counter meds to deal with this contact allergy? it is on and around my lips due ti lip balm containing beeswax.

A member asked:

I have dry lips.i bought new lip balm(with beeswax) last week& after a week i noticed 2 very tiny white pimples(1on lower &1on upper lip).they dont hurt.i squeezed 1 but the other is visible only when stretching the lip.can this be related to balm?

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