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Thiomersal allergy: A Thiomersal allergy refers to an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to thiomersal. Thiomersal is used as a preservative in products such as cosmetics, nose drops, eye drops, ear drops, eye ointments, soap-free cleansers, antiseptic sprays, contact lens cleaning fluids, vaccines, antitoxins, desensitization solutions and topical medications. The specific symptoms that can result can vary amongst patients. Exposure can occur through such things as direct skin contact or even eye contact in the case of eye drops. It is important to note that often patients who have a positive patch test for thiomersal will have no clinical symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Thiomersal allergy is available below.
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