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How do you classify sodium laureth sulfate. i am allergic to sulfa and i need to know if my shampoo and body wash are causing me problems. one of my symptoms to food allergies is that i have no energy. lately i have had no energy. could i be absorbing it

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It : It is really unlikely that yopu would absorb enought to cause any issues. Your symptoms should be addressed by your doctor.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Yes: If you are allergic to sulfa there is a small cross reactivity to sulfate. The small amount of sulfate in your shampoo and body wash should not cause you a huge problem. If you are highly allergic to sulfa then you should be getting a local reaction like itching, rash from the use of the shampoo and body wash.

Answered 5/12/2017

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