An immune reaction to a harmless cosmetic ingredient causing symptoms like a skin rash (dermatitis), swelling (inflammation and Angioedema), redness (erythema), Itching (pruritus) which can occur after the first exposure or even after long term use. STATISTICS ABOUT COSMETIC ALLERGY IN AFRICA. Approximately 5 people out of 10, that is 50% of the general population may need to be sensitized to cosmetics on their ingredients. In Uganda it is estimated that 10 people out of 100 are identified with cosmetic allergy every day that is in specialized hospitals and basically numbers being the same in East Africa. It’s basically contact allergy condition; of two types; - Irritant contact dermatitis Here it is a direct non-allergic reaction that happens when a product damages the skin. - Allergic contact dermatitis It is a delayed type hypersensitivity reaction where the immune system identifies an ingredient as a threat after prior exposure. However in addition to that there could also be reaction to toothpaste where toothpaste is not cosmetic CAUSSES OF COSMETIC ALLERGY Cosmetic Allergy is basically an allergy immune reaction. Most people who get Cosmetic Allergy react to the Allergens in the cosmetic product.

DR MUNDU ALLAN ABDULL LATIF graduated from GULU University in Medicine in 2009, then attained a Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology in 2015 at Regional Dermatology training centre Moshi, Tanzania.

Growing up with his dad being a traditional healing herbalist, gained more knowledge in Use of traditional medicine which he always relates to conventional medicine while treating patients.

Have worked in different hospitals both private and government hospitals.

In 2022, was chosen as the best performing dermatologist in the department of Skin and STD at Mulago National Referral hospital.

Currently Dr. Mundu Allan is a Dermatologist at FUBAMA SKIN HEALTH AFRICA as a founding Director working as head of CME Dermatology training programs and head of data collection and research through organizing a number of dermatology camps especially in remote areas of Africa and also doing awareness of skin diseases to people of Africa.

Dr. Mundu Allan Abdull Latif main research interests are autoimmune diseases and Cosmetic Allergy diseases especially on the black skin.

Through awareness programs, DR MUNDU ALLAN ABDULL LATIF has participated on a number of Radio talk shows and a number of T.V health talk shows.

Have been able to open up a dermatology specialized pharmacy and now working on opening up a dermatology Laboratory to help in challenges of lack of electron microscopy and scarce histopathologists in Africa.