Hey Londondiva. /images/graemlins/wave.gif About two years ago, I had an allergic reaction to Vitale. What's interesting about my experience is that it only affected my nape area. Girl the itch was uncontrollable. I tried everything (patting, scratching with fingernails, massages, combs, srubbing when washing, etc.) to stop the itch and nothing helped. I subsequently had to seek the help of a dermatologist who prescribed a steriodal gel to stop the itch and to help restore my nape area. So my take, an allergic reaction is a constant, unrelenting itch that can not be satisfied by mere scratching. It can only be diminished with the help of a medicinal agent. My 2 cents. /images/graemlins/user.gif