title: Sensitivity to topically applied vitamin E.
abstract: A search of the literature has not revealed any reports of allergic eczematous contact dermatitis due to the topical application of vitamin E. A case of contact allergy to synthetically produced alpha-tocopherol is herein reported. It is felt that this is a rare event in view of the fact that this vitamin is widely used topically in this country and abroad.
authors.affiliation: Newark Beth Israel Hospital, USA.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Brodkin
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bleiberg
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D024502:alpha-Tocopherol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D024502:alpha-Tocopherol