Allergic contact cheilitis from benzophenone-3 in lip balm and fragrance/flavorings.
Benzophenones are the most frequent cause of sunscreen allergy. Photoallergic and nonphotoallergic reactions may occur. We present a patient with allergic contact dermatitis of the lips from benzophenone-3 in a lip balm and fragrance/flavorings.
Schram
Sarah E
SE
Department of Dermatology, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Glesne
Lynn A
LA
Warshaw
Erin M
EM
D000485:Allergens / Q000633:toxicity; D001577:Benzophenones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005421:Flavoring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000485:Allergens; D001577:Benzophenones; D005421:Flavoring Agents; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; C005290:oxybenzone