Posted by shameka hemphill on December 02, 2000 at 16:57:54:

In Reply to: Re: vaginal irritation to soap posted by P-latex@juno.com on May 12, 2000 at 20:27:49:

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: : i have been diagnosed as being allergic to soaps and shampoos. my symptoms are very much like a
: : (prolonged) yeast infection that lasts up to two months!!! i have already discovered a laundry
: : detergent, but I am desperately searching for some soap brands that I can use in the shower that will not
: : affect my condition.
: hi i am marguerite and it sounds like you have the first stages of a chemical allergy so that you know what to stay away from as you dermatoogist to set you up for a patch test called the true test. this should show that you are allergic to colophony or mbt or both if this is so then get tested for a latex allergy. until then use a soap for senstive skin and one with out a frangrance in the ingredience. if this is connect to uning condomns then it is possible it is a latex allergy the reaction can flare up within 72 hour ater removal of condomn.