Methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone allergy — news, information, safe products, commentary and scientific research
How hard is it to avoid the isothiazolinone preservatives, do you think? Or indeed, other contact allergens? And is it getting easier, or tougher? A paper just published in the journal Contact Dermatitis — you can read the abstract here…
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The abstract of an interesting new study set to appear in Dermatitis Journal has just been published looking at US consumer adhesives — ie glues. Read it here. The aim was to examine popular glues for isothiazolinone content, not only…
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It’s not often that the ‘quirkier’ scientific papers or case studies published regarding methylisothiazolinone or other related preservatives make it into the mainstream media. So when this paper was published in Pediatric Dermatology in January, reporting on the case of…
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Because some readers may not wish to shop directly from Amazon, or because some live in countries where the new paperback edition cannot yet be ordered, I’m now pleased to be able to offer copies of Living with Methylisothiazolinone Allergy…
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A tweet from the highly-regarded luxury UK-based international cosmetic brand ELEMIS caught my eye some years ago. Good news, it seemed. Curious about the official statement, I asked to be sent it too. The more interesting extracts are these: “Elemis…
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I’ve been asked a few times recently for suggestions for anti-dandruff shampoos safe for those with methylisothiazolinone allergies. Note that many (but not all) varieties of perhaps the most famous anti-dandruff haircare products — Head & Shoulders — do contain…
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STOP PRESS: The second edition of Living with Methylisothiazolinone Allergy fully updated for 2026 is NOW OUT! Click here to read more. The paperback edition of Living with Methylisothiazolinone Allergy: The Complete Guide is out today! Following on from the…
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I am delighted to announce that I’ve today published my book, Living with Methylisothiazolinone Allergy: The Complete Guide. The book takes the reader through everything they need to know about allergy to MI and other isothiazolinones. It covers medical testing…
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Air filters and purifiers capable of helping remove methylisothiazolinone and other VOCs from an internal environment have been a topic of recent interest on the MI allergy Facebook groups. Because filtration can tackle a number of allergens — pollen, pet…
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