Most reports of allergic contact dermatitis from parabens describe the development of an allergic reaction in damaged skin after repeated applications of a paraben-containing therapeutic agent.

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD A laundry detergent allergy can cause an itchy, red rash to appear after ...

The most well-researched reason to avoid parabens has to do with skin allergies. Valledor points out that there have been ...

Allergic reactions to parabens, the most commonly used preservatives, are rare. More research is needed to further elucidate the best formulations for patch testing, the potential effects of ...