Medical Articles

Hands holding a black bottle labeled phenoxyethanol against a plain background
July 26, 2023 Nathan Mariano
Phenoxyethanol and Skin Allergies: What You Need to Know

Understanding phenoxyethanol sensitivity and allergy symptoms is of utmost importance,...

Brown bottle labeled Propylene Glycol and glass beaker with liquid in laboratory setting
July 20, 2023 Nathan Mariano
The Skin Enemy Hiding Behind Labels: Propylene Glycol

In 2018, the American Contact Dermatitis Society named an ingredient common to...

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June 21, 2023 Nathan Mariano
The Hidden Threat: Black Rubber Mix and its Impact on Skin Allergies

The primary strategy for individuals with skin allergies and sensitivities...

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May 10, 2023 Nathan Mariano
Here’s Why People with Sciatica Should Avoid Tight Clothing

You may not be aware of it, but wearing constrictive...

Hand with white powder residue and irritation from latex glove, showing skin sensitivity.
October 05, 2022 Nathan Mariano
The 4As of Managing Latex Allergy

In observance of Latex Allergy Awareness Week, Cottonique reminds everyone...

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September 07, 2022 Nathan Mariano
Everything You Need to Know About Dupixent

In a press release issued by the French multinational pharmaceutical...

Dermatologist examining red, flaky skin rash on person's arm, symptoms of sensitive skin condition
August 10, 2022 Nathan Mariano
7 Types of Psoriasis

While the symptoms that psoriasis seem indistinguishable as common patches...

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July 13, 2022 Nathan Mariano
Can Menopause Trigger Skin Allergies?

Every woman entering the menopause stage knows about the typical...

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June 22, 2022 Nathan Mariano
EXPLAINER: Everything You Need to Know About Cobalt Allergy

Since the skin is the largest organ in the body,...

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May 11, 2022 Nathan Mariano
Vulvodynia and How to Treat the Painful Symptoms

Persistent, unexplained, and painful. These are the words that are...

Black spandex fabric with a bold red "danger" warning sign overlayed, highlighting allergy risk.
April 06, 2022 Nathan Mariano
The Dangers of Spandex

The production of spandex takes a lot of raw materials,...

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March 23, 2022 Nathan Mariano
EXPLAINER: Everything You Need To Know About Octylisothiazolinone

We believe it's not just the fabric that makes our...