Two cases of photocontact allergy to the new sun filter octocrylene.
We report two cases of photocontact allergy to a cinnamate sun filter, octocrylene. In the last few years octocrylene has been broadly used in the manufacturing of many cosmetics and UV filters, hence the importance of octocrylene as an emerging cause of contact and photocontact allergy.
Bennàssar
Antoni
A
Grimalt
Ramon
R
Romaguera
Carlos
C
Vilaplana
Joan
J
D000179:Acrylates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000179:Acrylates; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; C088673:octocrylene