A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to Lanolin.
- Author:
Na La SHIN
;
Yun Jin KIM
;
Hyun Joo KIM
;
Young Sook KIM
;
So Yun CHO
;
Jeong Hee HAHM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Allergic contact dermatitis;
Lanolin
- MeSH:
Adult;
Alcohols;
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*;
Esters;
Exanthema;
Eyelids;
Fatty Acids;
Female;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Lanolin*;
Patch Tests;
Polyesters;
Wool
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1999;37(5):620-623
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lanolin is a complex material consisting of a mixture of numerous esters and polyesters of high-moleculer-weight alcohols and fatty acids, Lanolin allergy is important because lanolin is widely used as an emulsifier in topical medicaments and in numerous cosmetic preparations. We report a case of allergic contact dermatitis in a 27-year-old female. An erythematous pruritic rash develgood around the eyelid developed after applying a new eye cream and was aggravated after applying Cambison ophthalmic ointment. Patch testing showed positive reactions to Cambison ophthalmic ointment, 30% wool alcohol, Amerchol L101 and Nivea cream. A use test with 100% Cambison ophthalmic ointment base was positive
