Allergic to Paraphenylenediamine. Is there a link to bacteriostatic sodium chloride allergy? (photos)

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Previous Botox was fine, sodium chloride only used. This time I used a new medical professional. After my reaction I discovered she used BSC. I'm severely allergic to ppd. Are the paraben family linked in some way? It's important to know for future reference. I'm being treated for infection and allergy. I'm in day 4 and the swelling has eased in my fitness but has now spread under my eyes. Pictures below show the stages. Thank you

Jill C. Fichtel, MD · Answer

Allergy to PPD (paraphenylenediamine) has not been linked to any cases of allergy to Botox as far as I know.  Botox is very different than PPD on a chemical level. If you are concerned that you have developed an allergic reaction, you should first contact the physician that injected you, and then consider pursuing patch testing with a Dermatologist.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

If you think it is BSC, get it tested by an allergist. Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

In the US we use Benzyl Alcohol. Please see my other post to your question. The easiest solution it to try a test in your forearm. If allergic, treat with steroids.

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