PG Allergy?

[Cstock]

I was hoping some people who have found they have a reaction to PG could share some of the symptoms they had.

I currently have some sort of rash all over my chest arms and back. The best way I can describe it is that it is sort of like hives, but the red spots aren't raised, and they're very dry. They itch, but not like crazy, and I sometimes get a burning sensation in them, but not often.

Has anyone else had a similar experience and found out PG was the cause?

Thanks,
-C

 

[Mogar]

If you had an allergy to PG, usually if you inhale, it will not manifest on your chest. The best way to tell if you do have a reaction is to take some of the juice (pure pg if you can get your hands on it) and put some on your arm. I would also do this with the VG on the other arm. This way you can make sure you are aware of the fact that you do have negative reaction, and to what.

If you have swelling it will only take a few moments for this to occur. This is how doctors generally determine if you have an allergy to a specific substance.

Generally those that have a reaction to PG will develop an upset stomach (light cases), burning sensation in the mouth and lungs (mild), or a complete closure of the pathway (heavy). You may have some symptoms in between. External symptoms are generally not brought in by inhaled substances. (note I did say GENERALLY)

 

[Cstock]

Yeah that was my thought: why would I get a rash when I'm only in contact with it in my body? But I do have a slight burning sensation in my lungs that I always just took as the throat hit. I just don't know what else would be causing this rash. It popped up about 2 weeks ago, exactly when I got some new juices in, but also I just started vaping regularly about a month ago. The weird thing is it isn't uncomfortable enough for it to be a big deal... I just wish it wasn't there at all.

 

[Mogar]

I would still test a small amount on your arm or back just to be sure. Take a drop from each liquid that was sent to you. You will get some reaction such as a discoloration, swelling and a mild (not light because the nic will burn a very small amount on the skin) burning. If you do get a reaction I would take some Benadryl or something like that and toss that juice out.
However if you have vaped in the past, I don't think it is the case. It is odd that it showed up two weeks after you started and on your trunk.

 

[XJ-linux]

Too much PG makes my ears ring.
Cigarette tar makes me die.
Been ringing my ears for a year now.
Such is life.

 

[Amraann]

There is a slight chance that it could be the flavoring in the new liquids. Have you changed anythng in your diet? Food allergies can result in a rash. New Laundry detergent, perfume, dryer sheets, shampoo, conditioner or body wash?

Take a look at those thing and try to remember if any of those have changed. If nothing has changed then stop using the new liquids and see if the rash clears up.

A rash like you described can also be from to mmuch time in the sun (sun posioning) or stress.

 

[Cstock]

I would still test a small amount on your arm or back just to be sure. Take a drop from each liquid that was sent to you. You will get some reaction such as a discoloration, swelling and a mild (not light because the nic will burn a very small amount on the skin) burning. If you do get a reaction I would take some Benadryl or something like that and toss that juice out.
However if you have vaped in the past, I don't think it is the case. It is odd that it showed up two weeks after you started and on your trunk.

Did I small arm test at work. Not really any noticeable reaction. There may have been a red splotch but that could also be my mind wanting to see something there. I am very lost. Absolutely nothing else about my routine/life changed. I'm gonna stop vaping this weekend for about a week and see what happens then. From there I'll test some juice with higher VG content and see if it comes back (assuming it clears up)

 

[Cstock]

There is a slight chance that it could be the flavoring in the new liquids. Have you changed anythng in your diet? Food allergies can result in a rash. New Laundry detergent, perfume, dryer sheets, shampoo, conditioner or body wash?

Take a look at those thing and try to remember if any of those have changed. If nothing has changed then stop using the new liquids and see if the rash clears up.

A rash like you described can also be from to mmuch time in the sun (sun posioning) or stress.

This could definitely definitely definitely be stress related. I've also thought about the possibility that I'm simply not drinking enough water. There are tons of dry red splotches on my trunk though, so bothersome or not, it still makes me uncomfortable. I made an appt with my dermatologist for next week. We will see what happens.

 

[CSULLIVAN650]

PG makes me break out with Acne

 

[Mogar]

If you put some on your arm and didn't see anything, you are "MOST LIKELY" not allergic to the juice. I would look into other environmental factors.
Stress
environment (work using a different air freshener etc or a new factory starting up in your neighborhood)
food
soap
fabric softener
sheets
animals
Heat

There are many different reason / ways you can break out. Just remember your skin is the single largest organ in your body. It will react differently when it comes in contact with different products.