Is it possible to suddenly develop an allergy to laundry detergent?

Question

I have used the same brand for years. I have suddenly started to break out in hives all over. I've been taking Benedryl, but it does not help.

jumpinmonkey · Accepted Answer

You can develop an allergy to anything at anytime, even if it's a product you've used for years.

ekhawk1 · Answer

Yes, I have sensitive skin and can only use certain brands.  However I have suddenly become allergic to a brand that I have used for a long time.  Sometimes companies change the ingredients they use in their products.

shelley_gaudreau2000 · Answer

Definitely. Especially if the company has added a different ingredient. I have dermatitis and I use liquid laundry detergent.

Triquetra · Answer

My doc says yes, especially if they have a "new Improved" formula or scent.  I always use the Tide "free", since I seem to be allergic to everything and Benedryl makes me loopy

aqua_diente · Answer

Absolutely. 

I personally avoid new products because of that.

betty s/nikoly · Answer

son uses all free.it's the perfume smelling stuff they put in detergent.he now uses oxy clean no problem.

Is it possible to suddenly develop an allergy to laundry detergent?

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