pjac
05-07-2006, 04:23 AM
I had a bad allergic reaction to Tide with a Touch of Downy, even though I have no problem with separate Tide and liquid Downy. The odd thing about this reaction is that it consists of itchy, red papules or bumps that look like insect bites. They may occur in pairs or clusters, and particularly occur behind the elbows and knees. Most cases of contact dermatitis cause more of a confluent rash, not sporadic papules like this. Thus, the lesion looks like insect bites. Dermatologists may likely diagnose these lesions as mite bites (scabies) or “bed bugs” and may treat accordingly. The lesions take a few weeks to go away, and I have some residual scarring on my arms, legs, and face. If you have such a reaction to Tide with a Touch of Downy , it is important to report it to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission at: https://www.cpsc.gov/incident.html. You also may contact me, as I am tabulating the cases, at pjacmail-tide1@yahoo.com.
Sponsor

