allergic to beeswax?

[sylviavt]

I started using a project (Nerdwax) on the pads of my spectacles designed to keep them from constantly slipping. After a day or 2 the area became red, raised, bumpy and itchy. I've used antihistamine ointment and taken AH tablets and it is very slowly calming down. Could it be a reaction to beeswax?

[Dr Anton Alexandroff]

Thank you for your question. Yes this could be an allergic reaction to beeswax. Ask you dermatologist for a patch test allergy test to rule this out.

I hope this is helpful.
With Best Wishes,

Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson
London, Cambridge, Leicester and Bedford

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