Cosmetic allergy to the UV-absorber bornelone.
Two cases of contact allergy to the UV-absorber bornelone in cosmetic products are presented. The literature on (photo)contact allergy to sunscreens is reviewed.
de Groot
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Department of Dermatology, Carolus and Willem-Alexander-Hospital, The Netherlands.
Weyland
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D001762:Blepharitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D001892:Camphanes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001892:Camphanes; D003358:Cosmetics; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; C040956:bornelone