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Doss said she had no idea this could happen to her child, which was why she was motivated to share the story on social media.

\"She didn't even want me to wash her face or apply the medicine,\" Doss said. \"I felt like if I could keep it from happening to one kid, I've done something.\"

Stout said the only way to tell which specific ingredient is causing a reaction is to have patch testing done with a dermatologist. Each patch placed on the body will have an amount of a specific chemical. When the patches are removed days later, a doctor will inspect for a localized rash under the patch.

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Courtesy Megan Doss
PHOTO: Caroline Doss, 3, swims in a Georgia lake with her family on Aug. 1, 2020.
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After the culprit ingredient is identified, the dermatologist will provide a patient with a list containing hundreds of products that don't contain the ingredient he or she is allergic to, according to Stout.

Stout recommends using mineral sunscreens with zinc or titanium that have limited ingredients and are less likely to cause an allergic rash.

For people that do have have an outbreak of allergic contact dermatitis, topical steroids can help clear up a rash quickly. Speak with a dermatologist for proper recommendations.

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