A Study of Patch Test with Cosmetic Related Antigens in Patients with Contact Dermatitis.
- Author:
Hee Chul EUN
;
Yoo Shin LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Allergens;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Dermatitis, Contact*;
Developed Countries;
Humans;
Korea;
Patch Tests*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1984;22(2):187-190
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Contact Dermatitis due to cosmetics is also common in Korea. as in other developed countries. However. detection of the causative antigens is in a difficult situation due to many reasons. We have routinely patch tested with Japanese cosmetic series patch test allergens, Types 17 and 18 in addition to Hollister standard battery and patients own cosmetics to 4Q cases of suspected cosmetic contact dermatitis who have visited our Environmental and Occupational Clinic during the past one year. The study result was as follows. Total 55% ositive reaction related to cosmetics was observed in 4p patch tested patients. 2 The most frequently observed antigens were hydroxycitronellal, benzyl saliylate and cinnamic alcohol.
