Contact dermatitis from an ostomy deodorant.
Two patients with contact dermatitis from an ostomy agent are described. Detailed patch testing revealed contact allergic dermatitis to one of the twelve groups of ingredients which largely comprised citronella oil. The problem of dermatitis is discussed in relation to the perfume ingredients of the ostomy agent.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003836:Deodorants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009821:Oils / Q000009:adverse effects; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects; D013729:Terpenes / Q000009:adverse effects
D003836:Deodorants; D009821:Oils; D010476:Perfume; D013729:Terpenes