title: Allergic contact dermatitis to cocamidopropylbetaine in hair shampoo.
abstract: Allergic contact dermatitis to shampoo is rare. Report of a patient with widespread dermatitis caused by contact allergy to Kathon CG and cocamidopropylbetaine in shampoo used is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Fremantle Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Brand
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Delaney
mesh_terms: D001622:Betaine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D006203:Hair Preparations; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D001622:Betaine; C077055:cocamidopropyl betaine