scholarly journals Contact-Allergic Reactions to Cosmetics

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
An Goossens
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Reactions ◽  
Hair Dyes ◽  
Contact Allergens ◽  
Contact Urticaria ◽  
The Future ◽  
Golden Standard ◽  
Hair Care ◽  
Allergic Contact

Contact-allergic reactions to cosmetics may be delayed-type reactions such as allergic and photo-allergic contact dermatitis, and more exceptionally also immediate-type reactions, that is, contact urticaria. Fragrances and preservative agents are the most important contact allergens, but reactions also occur to category-specific products such as hair dyes and other hair-care products, nail cosmetics, sunscreens, as well as to antioxidants, vehicles, emulsifiers, and, in fact, any possible cosmetic ingredient. Patch and prick testing to detect the respective culprits remains the golden standard for diagnosis, although additional tests might be useful as well. Once the specific allergens are identified, the patients should be informed of which products can be safely used in the future.

Occupational and non‐occupational allergic contact dermatitis to hair dyes in Greece. A 10‐year retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-285
Author(s):  
Stamatis Gregoriou ◽  
Styliani Mastraftsi ◽  
Eleni Hatzidimitriou ◽  
Antonis Tsimpidakis ◽  
Electra Nicolaidou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Hair Dyes ◽  
Allergic Contact

Contact urticaria and allergic contact dermatitis to benzocaine gel

1980 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael E. Ryan ◽  
Lieutenant Colonel ◽  
Brian M. Davis ◽  
James G. Marks
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Contact Urticaria ◽  
Allergic Contact

scholarly journals Patch Testing in Suspected Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Cosmetics

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pramod Kumar ◽  
Rekha Paulose
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Patch Testing ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Standard Series ◽  
Hair Dyes ◽  
Common Allergen ◽  
Cosmetic Product ◽  
Allergic Contact

Background. Increasing use of cosmetics has contributed to a rise in the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to cosmetics. It is estimated that 1–5.4% of the population is sensitized to a cosmetic ingredient. Patch testing helps to confirm the presence of an allergy and to identify the actual allergens which are chemical mixtures of various ingredients.Objectives. The aims of this study are to perform patch testing in suspected ACD to cosmetics and to identify the most common allergen and cosmetic product causing dermatitis.Methods. Fifty patients with suspected ACD to cosmetics were patch-tested with 38 antigens of the Indian Cosmetic Series and 12 antigens of the Indian Standard Series.Results. The majority (58%) of patients belonged to the 21–40 years age group. The presence of ACD to cosmetics was confirmed in 38 (76%) patients. Face creams (20%), hair dyes (14%), and soaps (12%) were the most commonly implicated. The most common allergens identified were gallate mix (40%), cetrimide (28%), and thiomersal (20%). Out of a total of 2531 patches applied, positive reactions were obtained in 3.75%.Conclusion. Incidence of ACD to cosmetics was greater in females. Face creams and hair dyes were the most common cosmetic products implicated. The principal allergens were gallate mix, cetrimide, and thiomersal.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis With Contact Urticaria to Colophony From an Alternative Remedy

Dermatitis ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 298-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spyridoula Doukaki ◽  
Giuseppe Pistone ◽  
Mario Aricò ◽  
Maria Rita Bongiorno
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Contact Urticaria ◽  
Allergic Contact

scholarly journals Methylisothiazolinone: An Emergent Allergen in Common Pediatric Skin Care Products

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan J. Schlichte ◽  
Rajani Katta
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Skin Care ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Product Choices ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Hair Care ◽  
Allergic Contact ◽  
Skin Care Products

Recalcitrant dermatitis, such as that of the hands, face, or genitals, may be due to allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from ingredients in seemingly innocuous personal care products. Rising rates of allergy have been noted due to the preservative methylisothiazolinone (MI). This preservative is commonly found in skin and hair care products, especially wipes. This study evaluated the use of MI in products specifically marketed for babies and children and examined the associated marketing terms of such products. Ingredients of skin care products specifically marketed for babies and children were surveyed at two major retailers. Of 152 products surveyed, 30 products contained MI. Categories of products surveyed included facial or body wipes, antibacterial hand wipes, hair products, soaps, bubble baths, moisturizers, and sunscreens. Facial or body wipes and hair products were the categories with the greatest number of MI-containing products. MI-containing products were manufactured by a number of popular brands. Of note, products marketed as “gentle,” “sensitive,” “organic,” or “hypoallergenic” often contained MI, thus emphasizing the importance of consumer scrutiny of product choices. These findings reinforce the importance of educating parents and providing consumer decision-making advice regarding common skin care products, in order to help prevent ACD in children.

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