Lanolin allergy: history, epidemiology, responsible allergens, and management.
Allergy to lanolin has been recognized by dermatologists for decades. This review summarizes the history, epidemiology, and allergenicity of lanolin and its derivatives. "The lanolin paradox" and the safety of pharmaceutical-grade lanolin products are also discussed.
Lee
Bailey
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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Warshaw
Erin
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D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000266:history; D000818:Animals; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007809:Lanolin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000266:history; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012307:Risk Factors; D014935:Wool / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry
D000485:Allergens; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007809:Lanolin