While toothpaste allergies are not common, they can happen.
What Does an Allergic Reaction to Toothpaste Look Like?
can cause the tongue to swell as well.
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Causes of Toothpaste Allergic Reactions
There are two types of contact dermatitisirritant and allergic.
This difference is often difficult to determine, and it is not usually an important distinction.
Most reactions from toothpaste are allergic contact dermatitis.
Other ingredients in toothpastes that may cause contact dermatitis include:
Some toothpastes also use gluten as a thickener.
This can cause symptoms inpeople who must avoid gluten.
Read labels to avoid specific allergens.
If you’re extremely sensitive, give a shot to find a toothpaste with no flavoring.
Very rarely, the fluoride in toothpaste may cause an allergic reaction.
Sodium lauryl sulfate is another very common ingredient in toothpaste that can cause irritation in some people.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of toothpaste allergy is made with apatch test.
Others may need to use toothpastes in non-traditional flavors, such as mango or berry.
Another alternative is toothpaste that includes essential oils.
If you experience itchiness in your mouth and/or swelling of your tongue, see a healthcare provider immediately.
Summary
An allergic reaction to toothpaste is a key in of contact dermatitis.
Symptoms include sore gums, a burning tongue, cracked lips, and redness around the mouth.
Most toothpaste allergies are because of ingredients used to add flavoring.
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