title: Evaluation of the frequency of contact allergic reactions to Kathon CG in the Maastricht area--1987-1990.
abstract: In the period 1987-1990, 999 patients suspected of a contact allergy were patch-tested with Kathon CG 100 ppm active ingredients aq. Of these patients, 84 (8.4%) showed a positive reaction (70% females). In 62% of these cases clinical relevance was established. Most of them suffered from contact dermatitis of the face, the hands or the perianal region.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, State University Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Lucker
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Hulsmans
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: van der Kley
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: van de Staak
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D010328:Patch Tests; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015995:Prevalence; D011538:Pruritus Ani / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D013844:Thiazoles / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; D013844:Thiazoles; C037057:Kathon 886