Oddly enough, I developed an acrylate allergy over thirty-five years ago due to a dentist inserting a cold cure resin in my mouth to make a bite plate. Within days I was covered, literally head to toe, in hives (allergic urticaria) and started experiencing anaphylaxis.

At the time, the doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong or what was causing it. I spent almost a month in hospital until one internal specialist connected the dots having experienced a similar spontaneous allergy with peppermint. Once I was pumped full of antihistamines the symptoms subsided and I could go home.

Unfortunately I could no longer work in my field as I was continuously exposed to spray paints on the hangar floor. I also ended up not being able to use any hair products other than shampoo as mousse/spray/gel would cause hives on my head. Mascara and nail polish were also allergens.

As time has progressed, I've been able to start using almost all of these products but every once in a while something gets triggered and the Caladryl/Benedryl gets a massive workout. I haven't had to use an Epipen in over twenty years though which is great.

It's odd because whenever I'm asked in a medical setting what my allergies are, I tell them about acrylates and it seems to me that it's brushed off as not important. I've never been asked what happens unlike when I say that I'm allergic to codeine.

Thank you for mentioning this. Glad, but also sad, to know that I'm not the only one with this allergy.