title: Two cases of photocontact allergy to the new sun filter octocrylene.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Antoni
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bennàssar
authors.forename: Ramon
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Grimalt
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Romaguera
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vilaplana
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; C088673:octocrylene