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Carbonless Copy Paper Injury and Information Network
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These are all scanned documents that support the information about ccp on this web site.
A good reference for the some chemicals used in the manufacture of ccp. This also gives good refereences . Also under search type in carbonless and this pull up four articles on carbonless copy paper and potential adverse health effects of the chemical components used in ccp. Media Sites dated March 17, 1999
Sharon McLaughlin & Brenda Smith
F.A.C.T.S. Association Australia
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Photosensitivity
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Some people develop a rash because their skin is sensitive to sunlight; this is known as Photosensitivity. Patients may not associate their skin complaint with the light. It is not always the bright summer sun which is responsible; some people also react to winter daylight, and very sensitive subjects may even be affected by fluorescent lamps indoors.
Ultraviolet Radiation
Cause of photosensitivity
How do you confirm the skin is photosensitive?
Sun protection
An good overview with great images.
DermNet New Zealand
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Polymorphic Light Eruption
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Polymorphic light eruption is a common rash that occurs as a result of photosensitivity. Polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) generally occurs in adult females aged 20 to 40, although it sometimes affects children and rarely males. It is more common in places where sun exposure is uncommon, such as Northern Europe, where it is said to affect 10% of women holidaying in the Mediterranean.
A very good overview.
DermNet New Zealand
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Should add that is it believed to be a delayed allergic reaction; also, a few tanning sessions have helped some sufferers. Be sure to consult a doctor. From: Joan Mariotti
Reactions
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Brief article covering Allergy reactions, Hayfever and Conjunctivitis, Asthma, Anaphylaxis.
Allerayde United Kingdom
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Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
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Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common, harmless, scaling rash that sometimes itches.
This condition is occassionaly confused with Atopic Dermatitis, hence this article is added to AllAllergy.Net
An good overview with great images.
DermNet New Zealand
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Skin Allergies
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A very brief overview.
University of Michigan Health System USA
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I am itching after using bee pollen capsules. Will this get less or should I quit taking them? From: Bettie Hull
Symptoms
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If all other medical causes of the following symptoms have been eliminated, the symptoms may be caused by allergy. This is especially true of symptoms that occur seasonally or that come and go.
Russell Roby, J.D., M.D., A.C.A.A.I., F.C.L.M.
The Allergy Center USA
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Symptoms of Allergies
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How allergy affects the nose, eyes, lungs, digestive tract and the skin.
Is It Allergy? USA
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Urticaria pigmentosa
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Urticaria pigmentosa is the name given to a type of mastocytosis, in which there are brown patches on the skin due to abnormal collections of mast cells.
An wonderful overview with great images.
DermNet New Zealand
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