Facial contact dermatitis caused by cosmetic‐relevant allergens

• DOI: 10.1111/cod.13966
• Publication Date: 2021-09-05T14:27:05Z
• Authors: Maria A. Bruusgaa...; Lene H. Garvey; Jeanne D. Johansen
• Keywords: Patch test; Hand dermatitis; Atopy

Facial allergic contact dermatitis caused by cosmetic products is common. New allergens in cosmetics continuously emerge.To investigate characteristics of patients with facial (FD) between 2010 and 2019 including patch test results from cosmetic-related a new series cosmetic-relevant natural ingredients (CRNIs).This retrospective study analysing demographics, clinical according to MOAHLFA index (male; occupation; atopic dermatitis; hand; leg; face; age ≥ 40 years), 27 FD patients. A prospective evaluating screening CRNIs consecutive for 1 year was also conducted. These received questionnaire collecting extra (eg, concerning quality life).Of 8740 tested patients, 2292 (26.2%) had FD. Of these, 30.6% cosmetic-induced The most common were fragrances preservatives. test-positive hydroperoxides limonene linalool, propolis. Potato peanut rare, but the prick CRNIs, however, without any relation use products. affected nearly all patients' life limitations their daily life.Updated management quick diagnosis important avoid negative impact on life.