Los Angeles, California - October 31, 2011
Trick or treating can give your kids more than a stomach ache, especially if they have allergies.
Jessamyn Wright has sensitive skin so when her mom shops for her Halloween costume and accessories, they make a special trip to Cinema Secrets Halloween shop in Los Angeles. "I trust their products a little more than the drug store. I worry about safety," said her mom, Ashlynn Wright.
From the costume to the candy, you need to watch out. Experts say to pay close attention to many accessories, like crowns, magic wands and jewelry that can contain metals.
"Nickel is one of the most allergic metals, but also Cobalt and if costumes have various metal pieces these can be of concern in terms of causing rashes and irritation," said Dr. Nathanael Horne with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Halloween makeup can also cause some freaky skin reactions. So if you or your little goblin plan to use it as part of your costumes, doctors say to test it out first. "Try it out on a small piece of skin beforehand," Dr. Horne said.
Evelyn Jones had an eye reaction to the adhesive for her costume's false eyelashes. She has allergies and so does her son. "The face make up -- anything that gets near your eyes can be a problem," she said.
And while some reactions can be serious enough to send your child to the doctor, most just cause rashes and irritation. Experts say food allergies are the real danger this time of year. "Some of the most common food allergens are going to be seen in Halloween treats," Dr. Home said. "Milk, eggs, Soy and especially the peanuts and the tree nuts."
Jessamyn and her mom found a solution to avoid irritation.
Reporter Sandra Hughes: "What are you going to be?"
Jessamyn Wright: "A ninja!"
No make up or mask required.
Sandra Hughes - CBS News
