Crystal deodorant dermatitis: irritant dermatitis to alum-containing deodorant.
Two patients developed an irritant dermatitis of the axillae shortly after using an over-the-counter "natural deodorant crystal" product containing alum. We discuss this previously unreported, untoward reaction to alum, an ancient agent with newfound popularity as an alternative health product.
Gallego
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Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455-0392, USA.
Lewis
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EJ
Crutchfield
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D000328:Adult; D000534:Alum Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001365:Axilla; D003836:Deodorants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017453:Dermatitis, Irritant / Q000209:etiology*; D005076:Exanthema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects
D000534:Alum Compounds; D003836:Deodorants; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; C041524:aluminum sulfate