Patterns of cosmetic contact allergy.
Certain patterns of dermatitis, such as those affecting the face, eyelids, lips, and neck, should raise the suspicion of a cosmetic-related contact allergy. Patch testing with a broad screening series, supplemented by a patient's own personal care products, should be considered when evaluating patients with suspected cosmetic dermatitis. Once the offending allergen is identified, an avoidance regimen should be established to avoid further exposure.
Castanedo-Tardan
Mari Paz
MP
Department of Medicine, Section of Dermatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA.
Zug
Kathryn A
KA
D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods
D000485:Allergens; D003358:Cosmetics