Allergic contact dermatitis to panthenol and cocamidopropyl PG dimonium chloride phosphate in a facial hydrating lotion.
Dexpanthenol is the alcohol corresponding to pantothenic acid (the water-soluble vitamin B(5)). Although it is a common ingredient in many pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, contact allergy is relatively uncommon. Cocamidopropyl PG dimonium chloride phosphate is a phospholipid complex derived from pure coconut oil, and contact allergy is rare. We report a case of allergic contact dermatitis to panthenol and cocamidopropyl PG dimonium chloride phosphate in a facial hydrating lotion.
Roberts
Hugh
H
Occupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Melbourne, Victoria, VIC 3053, Australia.
Williams
Jason
J
Tate
Bruce
B
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000485:Allergens / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000074263:Coconut Oil; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010205:Pantothenic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D010328:Patch Tests; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000485:Allergens; D003358:Cosmetics; D010938:Plant Oils; D010205:Pantothenic Acid; C007288:dexpanthenol; D000074263:Coconut Oil