propylene glycol allergy

I am allergic to propylene glycol. It causes my lips to be white. Has anyone else had this?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Yes there are incidents of allergy to propylene glycol and the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis to propylene glycol may be greater than 2% in patients with eczema. Diagnosis of skin allergies includes Skin ***** tests (pricking the skin with a needle or pin containing a small amount of the allergen ('***** Testing' or 'Scratch Testing'), Patch tests (by applying a patch to the skin, where the patch contains the allergen.) and RAST.

Please get these investigations done to confirm any allergy to propylene glycol.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.