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Is there a common chemical in all insect repellents that can cause an allergic reaction?
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Allergy to various c: There are individual sensitivity which can be any of common chemicals. Test small spot to see if ot is tolerated. In severe cases see allergist for controlled allergy testing.
Answered 4/5/2021
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