A Case of Photoallergic Contact Dermatitis due to Benzophenone-3.
- Author:
So Young KIM
1
;
Myung Hwa KIM
;
Hae Young CHOI
;
Ki Bum MYUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Ewha Women's University, Seoul, Korea. kbmyung@mm.ewha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Photoallergic contact dermatitis;
Benzophenone-3
- MeSH:
4-Aminobenzoic Acid;
Absorption;
Benzophenones;
Dermatitis, Photoallergic*;
Hypersensitivity
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2004;42(3):328-331
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Benzophenones are aromatic ketone derivatives of dibenzoylmethane, exhibiting absorption characteristics not only in the UVC and UVB spectral ranges but also in part of the UVA range, up to 360nm. They are commonly used for extending the spectrum of photoprotection. Benzophenone-3, one of the most popular benzophenones, is the most common cause of sunscreen allergy as well as a substitute of PABA. We report a case of photoallergic contact dermatitis due to benzophenone-3 of sunscreen.
