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  1. Okay, this is not the form for this, but I don't think there is a good one since I don't have a #dermatologist on tap. How do you tell the difference between some kind of #allergy triggered rash, #Eczema, and allergy-triggered eczema, when it's under your hair? I don't think I'm suddenly allergic to my hair stuff after months of using the same things. It's something else, but how do I figure it out without a whole referral to a #dermatologist thing? 50-50, they just say, "oh, you're allergic to something" and then you have a couple thousand dollars on your bill. 😭

  2. #Spring - When you don't know whether it's s cold or an #allergy.
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    #Frühling - Wenn du nicht weißt, ob es eine Erkältung oder die #Allergie ist.

    #KätToon

  3. Is antibacterial or regular hand soap best for killing germs?

    Cleaning up our disinfectants: usage of antimicrobial biocides in direct-to-consumer products in Australia Open Access

    "In supermarkets and chemists worldwide, consumers are faced with an array of antimicrobial domestic cleaning and personal hygiene products purporting to kill germs and keep people safe. Many of these proven active ingredients (biocides) encourage the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microbes and microbial populations, in turn increasing the likelihood of AMR infections. In order to understand and address the selective pressure towards AMR posed by the unrestricted use of biocides, it is necessary to understand which biocides are most frequently found in consumer products and the current regulatory framework that governs their use. In this research we survey the biocidal active ingredients in the major categories of cleaning and personal care products available from supermarkets and pharmacies in Australia, and comment on the regulations that dictate how these products are tested and marketed. Benzalkonium chloride and ethanol were the two most prevalent antimicrobial biocides in this study, while triclosan, which is banned in several jurisdictions, was found in a small number of products. In Australia, many antimicrobial consumer products are regulated for efficacy and safety under the Therapeutic Goods Act, but the potential to drive microbial adaptation and AMR is not considered. Overall this survey underscores the broad use and light regulation of antimicrobial biocides in products available to the general public in Australia, and provides an information resource to inform further research and stewardship efforts." >>
    microbiologyresearch.org/conte

    #pathogens #handwashing #culture #HygieneProducts #biocide #disinfectant #antiseptic #AntimicrobialResistance #AntibioticResistance #fragrance #allergy #FragranceFree #perfume

  4. Is antibacterial or regular hand soap best for killing germs?

    Washing hands after using the toilet or patting a dog before a meal is crucial to remove feces-borne bacteria and germs. After COVID the message got through to most people. When one is in town looking for a public amenity or a cafe toilet, it is rare to find hot water, hand soap and a clean (paper) towel. But there is always a toilet spray in 1001 fragrance varieties.

    In the absence of the ingredients for basic hand hygiene there is always a free plastic bottle of hand sanitizer since the last pandemic. Staff at grocers, bakers and cafes copiously cover their hands in the "antibacterial" and "antiseptic" products. Every product or packaging absorbs the persistent fragrance of the bought items and travels back into the home. The cost-effective chemical 'solution' does not substitute for hot water, soap and a towel.

    "Professor Griffin says products claiming to kill bacteria are "not necessarily substantiated as being any better than just usual soap and water would be...These additives can be harsh and lead to dryness and cracked skin, which can create a pathway for germs to enter the body."

    'Regular hand soap is very effective in removing potentially harmful pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites), according to our experts. So, using that water, soap and that pneumatic action to get all of the dirt and grime from your hands and then rinsing is going to be more than adequate to keep you healthy."

    "Our experts say there have also been studies suggesting that the use of soaps with antimicrobial additives can contribute to antibiotic resistance, which is problematic." >>
    abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/ant

    #pathogens #handwashing #culture #HygieneProducts #biocide #disinfectant #antiseptic #AntimicrobialResistance #AntibioticResistance #fragrance #allergy #FragranceFree #perfume

    Image: Fumbling dogs before lunch, Bellingen

  5. Microbial metabolism of food allergens determines the severity of IgE-mediated #anaphylaxis.

    #Microbiota degrade peanut #allergens, lowering IgE binding & anaphylaxis, revealing a pathway to reduce reactions.

    davidojcius.blogspot.com/2026/ #allergy #peanut

  6. Love is in the air." 🎶

    Well, not really... No, it's pollen. Definitely pollen.
    *Suspiciously pats the box of antihistamines and mumble "My precious"*
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    "Love is in the air." 🎶

    Obwohl... Nein, das sind Pollen. Definitiv Pollen
    *Streichelt argwöhnisch die Packung Antihistaminika und murmelt "Mein Schatz"*

    #KätToon #SpringFever #Frühlingsgefühle #Allergy #Allergie

  7. Milk fat globule membrane supplementation protects against β-lactoglobulin-induced food allergy in mice via upregulation of regulatory T cells and enhancement of intestinal barrier in a microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids manner [2024]
    sciencedirect.com/science/arti

    #Allergies #FoodAllergies #Allergy #ImmuneTolerance #GutBarrier #LeakyGut #GutMicrobiome

  8. I fear this is the look I get if I ever tell #Platon about my test results saying I'm allergic to dogs.

    (I don't really know, what the test results mean yet.)

    #dog #dogs #DogsOfFediverse #DogsOfMastodon #allergy #DogAllergy

  9. “Researchers have linked the death of a 47-year-old man in New Jersey to alpha-gal syndrome, which usually starts with a bite from a lone star tick. The man died four hours after eating a hamburger. NBC News’ Anne Thompson.” #ISOGG #epigenetics #AlphaGal #tick #allergy #AlphaGalSyndrome #meatallergy #lonestartick #geneadons

    youtu.be/Tp96QZfzNlU?si=XZo3sU

  10. New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites

    In the summer of 2024, a previously healthy 47-year-old father collapsed and died in the bathroom of his…
    #NewsBeep #News #Headlines #allergy #Casestudy #foodallergy #lonestartick #lonestarticks #Platts-Mills #redmeat #ThomasPlatts-Mills #Ticks #UnitedStates #UniversityofVirginia #Us #USA
    newsbeep.com/250358/

  11. 2025_8_19 The symptoms are coming from inside the house.

    2026-3-9 edit: A previous version of this page held steps you can take during the acute infection to lower your risk of Long Covid, or lower the severity of how a reinfection will worsen your existing Long Covid.

    Information on supporting a FULL recovery from SARS-CoV-2 is now more accessible on its own permalink page here, or from the top bar: Information > Got a Covid Infection?

    https://www.illmarks.com/symptoms-are-coming-long-covid-prevention-tips/

    #allergy #art #backToSchool #backtoschool #besafe #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #cdc #chronicIllness #covid #covidIsAirborne #covidIsNotOver #covid19 #covid19 #covidcompetent #CovidIsntOver #environmental #health #healthcare #longCovid #longcovid #maskUp #maskup #mastCell #mastCellActivationSyndrome #mastCellDisease #mastcell #mcas #medArt #medart #medblog #medicalArt #MillionsMissing #pwme #SaltingTheVibes #SaltingTheVibes #sarsCov2 #sars2 #sciArt #SciArt #WearAMask #WearARespirator

  12. Symptom: MCAS Brain Fog

    This post comes to you with a reminder that while “Brain Fog,” is an apt descriptor, it should not be used to undermine the severity of the condition.

    “These are fairly identical functional symptoms that people with Long COVID have, to the symptoms that people within a traumatic brain injury have,” says Dr James C Jackson, psychologist specializing on cognitive rehabilitation and Long Covid.

    “Strictly speaking, this is not a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because there’s no external trauma. Which is why if we go down deep, this will be not a TBI that people experience. It would be something called an ABI, the lesser-known cousin of a TBI. Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) happen often due to internal processes, not external medical processes, inflammation, the 101 other mechanisms that drive these injuries. And when we look at the brains of some Long COVID patients, we see brain damage on MRIs, we see indicators that are not dissimilar from those of people with mild cognitive impairment or a mild TBI.

    Dr Jackson is the author of Clearing the Fog: a book on navigating life with the cognitive and mental health impairments that often accompany Long Covid.

    Quotes from Dr Jackson’s appearance on the Me Myself & TBI podcast, edited for clarity & brevity.

    https://www.illmarks.com/symptom-mcas-brain-fog/

    #abi #allergy #art #autoimmune #bodyHorror #bodyMapping #brainFog #brainfog #chemicallySensitive #chronicIllness #cognitive #cognitiveImpairment #cognitiveImpairments #longCovid #longcovid #mastCell #mastcell #medArt #medart #medical #medicalArt #MillionsMissing #neuro #neurology #neuropsych #psychiatry #Psychology #pwLC #pwme #tbi