Contact allergy to resorcinol monobenzoate.
Resorcinol monobenzoate is an ultraviolet light absorber used in cellulose plastics and is known to cause allergic contact dermatitis reactions. It is the most important allergen in spectacle frames but can be a potential allergen in shoes as well. We report 7 cases of allergy to resorcinol monobenzoate with different clinical presentations. Our series further illustrates several possible cross-sensitizers.
Department of Dermatology, University of Gent, Belgium.
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Matthieu
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Constandt
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Van Hecke
D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology; D003429:Cross Reactions; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D004423:Ear; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D012118:Resorcinols / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology
D000485:Allergens; D012118:Resorcinols; C088024:resorcinol monobenzoate