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2 months ago i had an allergic reaction to oxybenzone in sunscreen confirmed by biopsy. i still have rash and everything irritates it?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

?: Biopsy alone can't confirm oxybenzone allergy specifically. If you have not used the sunscreen for 2 months and still have the rash, it is either from another yet to be identified contact allergen or from another type of skin problem.

Dr Lipkin agreed

Answered 9/27/2014

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