Look, but don't touch: Paper allergy
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Many people have an allergic reaction when they come into contact with paper - in a wide variety of situations. The symptoms range from itching to asthma attacks.
The trigger of the paper allergy is a substance that is added during paper production, namely the hard resin rosin. This resin is used to give the paper more strength. Incidentally, it is one of the ten most common contact allergens. About 4.7 percent of the population suffers from a rosin allergy.
Those affected should therefore avoid contact with rosin-containing paper and printing ink as much as possible. If necessary, wearing cotton gloves can also help.
Rosin is used in many products, e.g. lipsticks, make-up, eye shadow, mascara, soaps, shampoos, paper, nappies, plasters, adhesive tapes, polishes, fluoride varnish. The only thing that helps here is a thorough check of the content lists and the use of so-called skin-friendly products.
