Show trace lip inflammations to dyes in lipsticks Lip sticks atlantic city N J cases of inflammation of the lips due to hypersensitivity to certain dyes in lipsticks lip sticks were reported by drs joseph goodman and marlon marion B of new york at the meeting here of the association for the study of allergy by making tests oi of the various ln in gred lenta lents of the lipsticks lip sticks it was possible to discover which dyo dye was the offender in a particular case and to prescribe tor for the patient a lipstick she could use safely other cosmetics notably powders and nail polishes have also caused inflammation tind and skin irritation the new york doctors found dyes in wearing apparel ranging from dresses to shoes and socks freau frequently antly cause irritation in sensitive persons this sensitivity is an individual matter it appears from the cases reported some patients patient were sensitive to black others to blue ond and still others to brown |