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Persil "non bio" posible reaction.

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Hi all, Can anyone tell me when the ingredients of Persil "non bio" changed please? Had this horrendous itch /rash in places of contact on my back for about a month. Dug out some old clothes that most likely are pre the new formula, and it seems to be improving. Had a fungal infection linked to "CHEMO" last year, and the doctors just keep harking back to that, but it's different symptoms!

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Many, many years ago my dad had a bad skin rash. My mum spoke to their GP about it who asked what soap powder she used, 'Persil' she replied. 'Change to a different product', the GP said, 'Persil is the cause of many skin problems'.

No offence to Persil intended but she changed to a different make (sorry can't remember what) and dad's skin problem cleared up. It may be that the product causes problems for some while others are fine as with many things.

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emmasue

Wow, that explains a lot. My son has suffered from Uticaria and we couldn't tell why. He is on anxiety tablets at the moment and the rash has greatly reduced. But I realised that we did use Persil but currently have Fairy. I wonder if that is why the rash has gone. I usually buy the best value non bio so I won't be buying Persil in the future! 🤔

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CDPO16 in reply toemmasue

Could be coincidence or not but glad your son's rash has gone. I just buy a supermarket non bio brand with as little perfume as possible to avoid SOB triggers.

How did your lung function tests go a couple of months ago?

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emmasue in reply toCDPO16

Thanks. The test went fine. I gave another test this month, this time to do with sleep. Will see how that goes. Right now I am recovering from a chest infection. Could be worse I suppose. Hope you are well.

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CDPO16 in reply toemmasue

Nice to hear from you. I hope you are soon infection free. Apart from the cold weather playing havoc with my breathing (even though I have stayed indoors) I'm reasonably well, thanks.

I'd be interested to know more about your sleep test sometime, having had trouble sleeping for years.

Wishing you well.

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emmasue in reply toCDPO16

My dad has apnea and I am sure I do too. I am sick of being tired all the time. Hopefully the test helps. x

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CDPO16 in reply toemmasue

I did think after I'd asked that it might be apnea, so I'm sorry that I didn't edit my post as i just have insomnia.

That said, I hope that your tests get to the bottom of your problems and that you soon get the right treatment to ease them. xx

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PMRPete

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CDPO16 in reply toPMRPete

Very interesting read. I think product ingredients often change without the user being made aware.

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Billygoat in reply toPMRPete

Pete,

You are an amazing resource. A great fund of information on so many topics. Thank you.

Jo

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Anniecath

Hi there, I can't use Persil either. I use co-op non-bio now with no itching. Hope you get sorted soon.

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