Some plants of the genus Cotton have soft fibers attached to the seeds. After harvesting and processing, they made a fine textile called cotton. This fabric puts on clothing for millions of people and provides comfortable blankets and pillowcases for the sleeper. However, it can cause discomfort to people who are allergic to cotton.
Close-up of cotton planted in the field. (Source: PeteMuller / iStock / Getty Images) Cotton Flower Receptacle
Some people are allergic to cotton plant tissue. Cotton flowers are placed on a structure called a container. According to the British Journal of Industrial Medicine, tissues extracted from cotton plant containers cause antibody production in certain individuals. Antibodi may also cause an allergic reaction.
Cotton Fiber
Some people are allergic to cotton fiber. These fibers are grown on cotton seeds or cotton fruits in cotton bolls. They sometimes produce a positive response in the skin test of allergens. According to the British Journal of Industrial Medicine, they also cause the production of antibodies.
Cotton factory workers.
Some allergens in cotton fibers persist during cotton processing. Therefore, cotton factory workers may be allergic to cotton fibers. However, some of the allergic reactions in cotton factory workers are not caused by the cotton fiber itself, but the allergen editor that adds fiber to the cotton process. In addition, cotton dust exposed by cotton mill workers also contains other ingredients other than cotton, such as inorganic substances, bacteria, mold and pesticide residues. According to the “Environmental Health Perspectives”, some of them may cause allergies.
Cotton Textile Products
Some people experience an allergic reaction when wearing cotton clothes or sleeping on a cotton pillowcase. In some cases, they have real cotton allergies. However, they may react to allergens (such as formaldehyde) introduced into the fabric during their manufacture. Alternatively, some people who believe that they are allergic to cotton may actually respond to dyes used in cotton textiles. Detergents used to wash cotton fabrics may also contain allergens. These detergent allergies may stick to cotton fabric where they mayCan cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Dust mites are another possible cause of allergic reactions, which are incorrectly attributed to cotton.
Symptoms of allergies
Cotton allergies may manifest as dermatitis, inflammation of the skin, which is characterized by rashes and the like. Dermatitis may be atopic, meaning it may occur in part of the body rather than in direct contact with allergens. Cotton allergies may also manifest as respiratory diseases such as asthma and rhinitis, or inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
