Iodine is essential for thyroid function but can cause an adverse reaction in some people. It is not a true allergy but rather an intolerance. Certain disinfectants or X-ray contrast material can ...

WASHINGTON — Allergy labels for iodinated contrast media were associated with increased mortality rates, according to a poster presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &; Immunology ...

In three cases -- iodine allergy is not a contraindication for contrast media, breastfeeding is key in preventing food allergies, and oral immunotherapy is a cure for food allergies ...

Iodine and Shellfish Allergy. In the 1970s, some experts started to believe that an allergy to shellfish like crab, lobster and clams was really an allergy to iodine, ...

The 2,226 patients (10.24%) with two qualifying allergies included 840 with a contrast and iodine allergy, 363 with a contrast and shellfish allergy and 1,023 with an iodine and shellfish allergy.

Having said that, I've never seen anyone who had this type of allergic reaction also react to an iodine supplement, but better safe than sorry. If it causes acne (this is rare), lower the dose.

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD A contrast dye allergic reaction can occur after a diagnostic imaging test, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan.

Immediate allergic reactions to iodine in hypersensitive persons have been described. 6 These reactions are analogous to those produced by serum therapy in patients sensitive to horse serum.