title: Crystal deodorant dermatitis: irritant dermatitis to alum-containing deodorant.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455-0392, USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gallego
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Crutchfield
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000534:Alum Compounds; D003836:Deodorants; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; C041524:aluminum sulfate