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hat are the horrors of Halloween? can make it difficult for those with allergies or
Many might say encountering asthma to breathe. Accessories used for many
a gruesome ghoul or a blood- common Halloween costumes also may cause
sucking vampire is the most reactions. Crowns, magic wands and faux jewelry
horrific part of Halloween. that uses metals like nickel may cause rashes
However, an allergic reaction and irritation. Beware of nickel and cobalt, which
can be just as scary as ghosts can trigger allergic reactions.
and goblins come Halloween.
Decorations
The candy a child eats,
the makeup kids use as part Those who want to create a spooky
of their costumes or even the costume itself environment at their Halloween parties should
can cause an allergic reaction. Parents and be advised that fog machines can trigger asthma
kids need to be careful and exercise their due attacks in some people. It’s best to check with
diligence to avoid possible allergens. party attendees before firing up the fog machine.
Makeup Edible treats
According to the American College of Allergy, Food allergies abound in children and
Asthma and Immunology, Halloween makeup adults. Many commercially produced candy and
can trigger an allergic reaction or symptoms chocolate bars are manufactured in factories
that also process peanuts and other tree nuts, so
AVOID
allergies and other reactions
30 | indulge • october/november 2015 of asthma. Inexpensive makeup may contain exercise caution with treats.
preservatives that can cause a rash and swelling Baked goods may contain
of the skin. Formaldehyde is a very common wheat, gluten, eggs,
preservative used in many of these products, but soy and any number of
some products labeled “formaldehyde-free” can other food allergens. It’s
still cause allergic reactions. Certain makeup is wise to have a variety of
not advisable to use around the mouth or eyes, inedible treats available
so be certain to check all packaging for any for trick-or-treaters or
warnings. High-quality theater makeup may be a partygoers, including
better option than the cheap crayon sticks sold at stickers, pencils and
costume stores. In any event, always test makeup small toys.
on a small area of the skin well in advance of
Halloween. If a rash or any abnormality occurs, do
not use the makeup.
Costumes
Costumes can induce an allergic reaction as
well. If costumes are older and packed away in a
basement or attic, trapped dust and dust mites
Many might say encountering asthma to breathe. Accessories used for many
a gruesome ghoul or a blood- common Halloween costumes also may cause
sucking vampire is the most reactions. Crowns, magic wands and faux jewelry
horrific part of Halloween. that uses metals like nickel may cause rashes
However, an allergic reaction and irritation. Beware of nickel and cobalt, which
can be just as scary as ghosts can trigger allergic reactions.
and goblins come Halloween.
Decorations
The candy a child eats,
the makeup kids use as part Those who want to create a spooky
of their costumes or even the costume itself environment at their Halloween parties should
can cause an allergic reaction. Parents and be advised that fog machines can trigger asthma
kids need to be careful and exercise their due attacks in some people. It’s best to check with
diligence to avoid possible allergens. party attendees before firing up the fog machine.
Makeup Edible treats
According to the American College of Allergy, Food allergies abound in children and
Asthma and Immunology, Halloween makeup adults. Many commercially produced candy and
can trigger an allergic reaction or symptoms chocolate bars are manufactured in factories
that also process peanuts and other tree nuts, so
AVOID
allergies and other reactions
30 | indulge • october/november 2015 of asthma. Inexpensive makeup may contain exercise caution with treats.
preservatives that can cause a rash and swelling Baked goods may contain
of the skin. Formaldehyde is a very common wheat, gluten, eggs,
preservative used in many of these products, but soy and any number of
some products labeled “formaldehyde-free” can other food allergens. It’s
still cause allergic reactions. Certain makeup is wise to have a variety of
not advisable to use around the mouth or eyes, inedible treats available
so be certain to check all packaging for any for trick-or-treaters or
warnings. High-quality theater makeup may be a partygoers, including
better option than the cheap crayon sticks sold at stickers, pencils and
costume stores. In any event, always test makeup small toys.
on a small area of the skin well in advance of
Halloween. If a rash or any abnormality occurs, do
not use the makeup.
Costumes
Costumes can induce an allergic reaction as
well. If costumes are older and packed away in a
basement or attic, trapped dust and dust mites
