title: Sunscreen allergy: A review of epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and responsible allergens.
abstract: Although allergy to sunscreen represents a small proportion (< 1%) of allergic contact dermatitis reactions in North America, it is one of the most common causes of photoallergy. The epidemiology and clinical characteristics of sunscreen allergy are summarized in this review. In addition, a detailed discussion of specific chemical sunscreen allergens is provided.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Elyse
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Scheuer
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Warshaw
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects; D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D013473:Sunscreening Agents