title: Allergic contact cheilitis from benzophenone-3 in lip balm and fragrance/flavorings.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Schram
authors.forename: Lynn A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Glesne
authors.forename: Erin M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Warshaw
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D001577:Benzophenones; D005421:Flavoring Agents; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; C005290:oxybenzone