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If i have an igg allergy to banana, would i be okay to use african black soap to wash my face which is made from plantain ash? so far i haven't noticed any issues...

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Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

Specializes in Allergy

Yes: if you have not noticed any issues you are fine so far. You can use it as long it is not causing any problem

Answered 7/9/2015

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