title: Persistent light reaction associated with photoallergic contact dermatitis to musk ambrette and allergic contact dermatitis to fragrance mix.
abstract: A 57-year-old man suffering from persistent light reaction with photocontact allergy to musk ambrette and contact allergy to fragrance mix was evaluated. A lowered minimal erythema dose to UV-B (MED-UV-B) was seen. Reactions to long-wave UV-A and visible radiation were normal. A skin biopsy from one MED-UV-B, taken 24 h after irradiation, showed acute spongiotic dermatitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Düsseldorf, FRG.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Megahed
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hölzle
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Plewig
mesh_terms: D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004136:Dinitrobenzenes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D004136:Dinitrobenzenes; D010476:Perfume; C020422:musk ambrette (artificial)