title: Adverse reactions to cosmetic ingredients.
abstract: Numerous cosmetics are used on a daily basis by men, women, and children. Despite a few adverse reactions, cosmetics are a remarkably safe group of products.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Scheman
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology; D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000209:etiology; D003902:Detergents / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D014581:Urticaria / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D003902:Detergents; D006203:Hair Preparations; D010476:Perfume; D013473:Sunscreening Agents