title: Para-chloro-meta-xylenol allergic contact dermatitis in seven individuals.
abstract: Seven individuals are discussed who developed allergic contact dermatitis following sensitization to the antibacterial agent parachlorometaxylenol (chloroxylenol, PCMX) contained in either medicated Vaseline or in electro-cardiogram paste. The hazard of PCMX sensitization is great in that this chemical is present in over 30 "across the counter" products. PCMX sensitive people may cross-react to chlorocresol.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002722:Chlorobenzenes / Q000009:adverse effects; D003408:Cresols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D010636:Phenols / Q000009:adverse effects; D014992:Xylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D002722:Chlorobenzenes; D003408:Cresols; D010636:Phenols; D014992:Xylenes; C007027:chloroxylenol; C006984:chlorocresol