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I workout, & eat very healthy. over the counter products don't work or my skin seems to have allergic reactions. what can be the cause of my outbreaks?
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Need testing: If you have had allergic reactions to more than one unrelated cream or lotion it might reflect an allergy to one of the preservatives, color additives or fragrances in these products. To identify and help you avoid the offending ingredient, patch testing can be done by your dermatologist or allergist.
Answered 5/4/2013
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