"For me, it"s been a lifesaver," said Ranck. "The cross referencing of products and chemicals that CARD provides is amazing" .... Terri Ranck, CARD contact dermatitis sufferer
CARD - Contact Allergen Replacement Database
Avoid Allergens and Prevent Outbreaks
Created in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, CARD is the world's most complete contact allergen database that helps individuals suffering from Contact Dermatitis avoid potential allergens and prevent allergic outbreaks. With a database of over 8,000 allergens and potential cross-reactors, CARD helps you screen skin-care products for chemicals you should avoid and gain peace of mind knowing what is or is not safe to use.
Why Choose CARD?
Since typical allergen names are long, difficult to spell, commonly have numerous complex synonyms, and are often frankly intimidating for individuals, compliance with allergen avoidance is frequently difficult. For example, someone suffering from contact dermatitis is often challenged when they encounter chemical names such as dimethyldimethyl-hydantoin (a formaldehyde derivative used as a preservative). Additionally, some product packages do not have a full listing of ingredients, and people often incorrectly assume that the product is therefore safe to use.
CARD was developed by leading physicians at Mayo Clinic to better help patients avoid allergens and prevent outbreaks. Today, CARD contains more than 8,000 allergens and cross-reactors combined with over 5,500 pre-screened skin care products, making CARD the world's most complete resource for individuals suffering from contact dermatitis.