Clinics in Dermatology 2011-01-01

New and emerging cosmetic allergens.

Rosie F Davies, Graham A Johnston

Index: Clin. Dermatol. 29(3) , 311-5, (2011)

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Abstract

Human skin is exposed to a large variety of cosmetic allergens. Most allergic contact dermatitis occurs after exposure to fragrance, preservatives, and hair dyes. Such reactions can often be occult. As a result, a high index of suspicion is needed in assessing the patient with facial or cosmetic dermatitis. This contribution looks at why such a large number of chemicals are in everyday usage, at how dermatologists monitor trends in allergy to cosmetics, and at a number of new and emerging allergens to consider in the assessment of suspected cosmetic allergy.Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.