Can alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) cause an allergic reaction?

People with allergies or hypersensitivities to alpha lipoic acid (ALA) should avoid its use. Pain and redness has occurred around a needle site when ALA was injected through a vein. Allergic skin reactions (called contact dermatitis) have occurred after an ALA anti-wrinkle cream was used.

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