Cosmetics as causes of allergic contact dermatitis.
This article reviews the correlation between the nature of cosmetic products and the location of lesions in cases of contact dermatitis. It also reviews the nature of the most common allergenic products and substances and offers guidelines for testing cosmetics in cases of contact allergy.
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Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium.
D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012882:Skin Tests
D000485:Allergens; D003358:Cosmetics