2008; Warshaw et al., 2007). Women are affected 1.2–1.5 times more by a formaldehyde allergy than men; however, occupational sensitization usually affects more men (De Groot, Flyvholm ...

The chemical formaldehyde is found just about everywhere, including in composite lumber, plastics, paints and glues used in many homes and offices. This past week, an EPA evaluation said it poses ...

Health care providers should be careful when determining if a response during patch testing is an irritant or an allergic response, given that formaldehyde is a known skin irritant. Determining ...

Officials from the Minnesota Department of Health today are warning hair salon owners and their customers about certain hair-smoothing products-sometimes referred to as keratin treatments-that may ...

Using formaldehyde, a common chemical that can ... But, chronic periods have more serious consequences, like reduced lung function, allergic reactions, increased asthma and allergy conditions ...

Found in everyday items like couches, clothes, and even baby cribs, formaldehyde can cause breathing problems, allergies, and asthma. This alarming discovery highlights the importance of reducing ...