Relevance and avoidance of skin-care product allergens: pearls and pitfalls.
Patch testing can be particularly rewarding when skin-care product allergens are identified. Careful determination of relevance, followed by careful education regarding allergen avoidance, can result in dramatic clinical improvement. Several common clinical scenarios are reviewed with a focus on pragmatic solutions to heighten positive patient outcomes.
Nelson
Steven A
SA
Mayo Clinic Arizona, 13400 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
Yiannias
James A
JA
D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods; D005404:Fixatives / Q000009:adverse effects; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / Q000009:adverse effects; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation*
D000485:Allergens; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D003358:Cosmetics; D005404:Fixatives; D008670:Metals; D010476:Perfume; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; D005557:Formaldehyde